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

Fleurissaint, 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 Fleurissaint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleurissaint in America

Fleurissaint is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleurissaint surname appeared 101 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 Fleurissaint.

The history of the last name Fleurissaint

The surname Fleurissaint originated in France, first appearing in records from the late 16th century. It is derived from the French phrase "fleur issant," meaning "flowering" or "blossoming." This phrase likely referred to a family crest or coat of arms featuring a flowering plant or tree.

Early records of the name can be found in the region of Normandy, particularly in the area around Rouen. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Fleurissaint, born in Rouen around 1580. Jean was a merchant and landowner, and his family's coat of arms featured a blooming tree.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread to other parts of France, including Paris and the surrounding areas. Notable individuals from this time period include Marie Fleurissaint (1620-1692), a nun and author of religious texts, and Jacques Fleurissaint (1645-1718), a lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris.

The Fleurissaint name also has ties to the French nobility. In the 18th century, a branch of the family was granted the title of Comte (Count) by King Louis XV. One of the most prominent members of this noble line was Charles-Marie Fleurissaint, Comte de Montpellier (1732-1808), who served as a military officer and diplomat.

As the Fleurissaint family prospered, they established residences and landholdings in various parts of France, often taking their name from these places. For example, there were branches of the family known as Fleurissaint de Beaumont and Fleurissaint de Valois.

Other notable individuals with the Fleurissaint surname include:

• Émile Fleurissaint (1789-1856), a French botanist and horticulturist
• Louise Fleurissaint (1824-1898), a French writer and feminist
• Henri Fleurissaint (1863-1932), a French painter and sculptor
• Pauline Fleurissaint (1902-1987), a French actress and dancer
• Gérard Fleurissaint (born 1939), a French historian and author

While the Fleurissaint name originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and marriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the flowering imagery and noble heritage of its French origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleurissaint

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

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 Fleurissaint 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Fleurissaint, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!