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

Fleurival, 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 Fleurival surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleurival in America

Fleurival is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleurival surname appeared 172 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 Fleurival.

The history of the last name Fleurival

The surname FLEURIVAL originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "fleur" meaning flower and "val" meaning valley, referring to a flowery or blooming valley. This surname likely originated as a geographical name, indicating that the original bearers lived in a particularly fertile valley abundant with flowers.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the FLEURIVAL surname dates back to the 13th century in the northern region of France. An individual named Renaud de Fleurival is documented in records from the year 1278, residing in the village of the same name located in the Picardy region.

During the 15th century, the FLEURIVAL name appears in various historical documents, including tax rolls and property deeds. Notable individuals from this period include Jean de Fleurival, a landowner in the Champagne region born around 1420, and Pierre Fleurival, a merchant from Paris born in 1473.

In the 16th century, the FLEURIVAL surname gained prominence with the birth of François de Fleurival (1522-1598), a renowned French poet and playwright. His works, including the play "La Tragédie de Philandre et Marisée," were widely celebrated during the Renaissance era.

Another notable figure was Jeanne de Fleurival (1564-1642), a prominent member of the French nobility who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie de' Medici. Her memoirs, which provide insights into the court life of the time, have been preserved in various archives.

In the 17th century, the FLEURIVAL name was associated with the French military. One such individual was André Fleurival (1628-1697), a distinguished military officer who fought in the Wars of Religion and later became the governor of a fortified town in the Lorraine region.

As the surname spread throughout France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Fleurivau, Fleurival, and Fleuriveau. The FLEURIVAL name has also been documented in historical records from neighboring countries, such as Belgium and Switzerland, likely due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleurival

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

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

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