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

Flenory, 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 Flenory surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flenory in America

Flenory is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flenory surname appeared 257 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 Flenory.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flenory 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 Flenory

The surname Flenory has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "fleneur," which means "idle person" or "loafer." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as lazy or idle.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Flenory name can be found in the medieval French records of the Normandy region, where it was spelled as "Flenori." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have originated in or around the area of Normandy before spreading to other parts of France and beyond.

During the Middle Ages, the Flenory name appeared in various French documents and records, including court proceedings and property deeds. However, there are no known references to the name in major historical works such as the Domesday Book or other chronicles of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the name Flenory was Jean Flenory, a French merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Dijon. He is mentioned in several local records from the mid-1500s as a prominent figure in the region's trade and commerce.

Another prominent individual with the Flenory surname was Marie Flenory, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 17th century. She was known for her involvement in the court of King Louis XIV and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

During the 19th century, the Flenory name gained some recognition in the field of literature with the French author and poet Charles Flenory (1820-1892). He was a renowned figure in the Parisian literary circles of his time and published several collections of poetry and prose.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the Flenory surname was Demetrius Flenory, an American businessman and entrepreneur who lived from 1968 to 2005. He co-founded the prominent Black Mafia Family (BMF) organization, which operated in various parts of the United States.

Throughout its history, the Flenory name has also been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in France. For example, there is a small village called Flénorie in the northern region of France, which may have some connection to the surname's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flenory

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

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

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