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

Fleuridor, 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 Fleuridor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleuridor in America

Fleuridor is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleuridor surname appeared 209 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 Fleuridor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fleuridor 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 Fleuridor

The surname Fleuridor has its origins in France, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the French words "fleur" meaning flower and "dor" meaning golden, suggesting a connection to either a floral motif or a golden hue.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Normandy, where a Pierre Fleuridor was born in 1587. This region was known for its rich agricultural traditions, and the name may have been associated with a family or individual involved in horticulture or farming.

As the name spread across France, it was also associated with various noble families and landowners. In the 17th century, the Fleuridor family was known to have held estates in the Provence region, with records indicating their involvement in the local wine trade.

During the French Revolution, a notable figure named Jacques Fleuridor (1745-1819) was a prominent lawyer and advocate for civil rights. He played a crucial role in drafting some of the early legal reforms that shaped modern French law.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition in the literary world with the acclaimed writer and poet, Émilie Fleuridor (1821-1897). Her collection of romantic poems, "Les Fleurs d'Or" (The Golden Flowers), was widely celebrated and drew inspiration from her family's heritage.

Another notable bearer of the name was the explorer and naturalist, René Fleuridor (1864-1932), who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the French colonies of Africa and the Caribbean.

Throughout its history, the surname Fleuridor has been associated with various place names and locations across France, including the villages of Fleuridor-sur-Loire and Fleuridor-en-Provence, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleuridor

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

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

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