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

Flennoy, 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 Flennoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flennoy in America

Flennoy is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flennoy surname appeared 134 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 Flennoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flennoy 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 Flennoy

The surname Flennoy is believed to have originated in France, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is thought to derive from the Old French word "flenier," which means "to wilt" or "to droop." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a drooping or wilting appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Fleni," likely a variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, records show a Raoul de Flennoy residing in the region of Picardy, northern France. This area is considered a potential place of origin for the surname, as it was common for people to adopt locational names derived from the places they lived or were born.

During the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the personal accounts of Jean Flennoy, a merchant from the city of Rouen in Normandy. His writings provide valuable insights into the trade and commerce of the time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Flennoy was Pierre Flennoy (1640-1718), a French architect and engineer known for his contributions to the reconstruction efforts in Paris following the devastating fires of 1671.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence in England with the birth of Sir John Flennoy (1725-1802), a prominent statesman and member of the British Parliament. His political career and influence left a lasting impact on the history of the country.

Another individual of note was the French philosopher and writer, Émile Flennoy (1845-1912), whose works explored the realms of metaphysics and the nature of consciousness.

The surname Flennoy also made its way across the Atlantic, with records indicating the presence of Flennoy families in the American colonies as early as the late 17th century. One such individual was William Flennoy (1680-1768), a landowner and farmer in Virginia who played a role in the development of the region's agricultural industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Flennoy has been associated with various professions, including merchants, architects, politicians, philosophers, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flennoy

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

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 Flennoy 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 Flennoy 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 Flennoy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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