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

Fleurimond, 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 Fleurimond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleurimond in America

Fleurimond is the 43369th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleurimond surname appeared 498 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 Fleurimond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fleurimond 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 Fleurimond

The surname Fleurimond has its origins in France, dating back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Old French words "fleur" meaning flower, and "monde" meaning world, suggesting a connection to nature and the larger world around us.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fleurimond can be found in the parish records of Normandy, where a family bearing this surname resided in the village of Fleurimont-sur-Seine during the 1500s. It is believed that the name may have originated as a reference to this particular location, which was known for its lush landscapes and flourishing gardens.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Jacques Fleurimond (1640-1712) gained recognition as a prominent scholar and writer. He authored several works on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the French Revolution, a military officer named Pierre Fleurimond (1768-1831) distinguished himself on the battlefield, earning accolades for his bravery and leadership. His exploits were documented in various historical accounts of the era.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Fleurimond surname in North America dates back to the late 18th century, when a family with this name settled in Louisiana after fleeing the upheaval of the Haitian Revolution.

In the realm of literature, a notable figure was Émile Fleurimond (1882-1945), a Haitian poet and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and the African diaspora. His literary contributions helped shape the cultural landscape of his time.

Another prominent individual was Gabrielle Fleurimond (1904-1987), a Haitian activist and educator who dedicated her life to promoting women's rights and improving access to education for underprivileged children in her country.

While the surname Fleurimond may have originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by those who bore this name and their descendants, each adding their own chapter to the rich tapestry of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleurimond

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

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

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