Find out how popular the last name Flemon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Flemon.

Flemon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Flemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flemon in America

Flemon is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flemon surname appeared 227 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Flemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flemon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Flemon

The surname FLEMON has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon regions of medieval England. It likely originated from the Old English words 'flēman' and 'flȳman', which referred to an outcast or fugitive. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was banished or exiled from their community.

Historical records indicate that the FLEMON name first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was documented in various spellings, such as 'Flemane', 'Flemon', and 'Flemyng', reflecting the lack of standardized spelling during that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the FLEMON surname was Richard Flemon, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1190. He was a prominent landowner and held estates in the village of Frampton-on-Severn.

In the 14th century, the FLEMON name was also associated with the village of Flemon in Northamptonshire, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and this place name. John de Flemon, born in 1325, was a notable figure from this region who served as a bailiff for the local lord.

During the Tudor period, a FLEMON family gained prominence in the city of London. William Flemon (c. 1490-1558) was a successful merchant and alderman, and his son, Thomas Flemon (1520-1588), followed in his footsteps as a prominent trader and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.

Another notable individual with the FLEMON surname was Sir Edward Flemon (1630-1692), a military commander who served under King Charles II during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his bravery and loyalty to the Crown.

In the literary world, the poet and playwright John Flemon (1715-1780) gained recognition for his satirical works and comedic plays, which were popular in London's theater scene during the 18th century.

Over the centuries, the FLEMON surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Flemmon, Flemmyn, and Flemyng, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and phonetic adaptations. Despite its relatively obscure origins, the name has left its mark on English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flemon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Flemon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Flemon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Flemon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Flemon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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