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

Flintroy, 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 Flintroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flintroy in America

Flintroy is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flintroy surname appeared 179 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 Flintroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flintroy 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 Flintroy

The surname FLINTROY has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "flint" meaning a type of hard stone and "roy" meaning a clearing or field, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a flint field or clearing.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Flintroie". This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

By the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Flyntroy" and "Flyntroi" began to appear in various medieval records and charters. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable individual with the FLINTROY surname was Sir William FLINTROY, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1315 and died in 1387.

Another historical figure was John FLINTROY, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who lived from 1520 to 1589. He is believed to have played a significant role in the local economy and politics of his time.

In the 17th century, the name FLINTROY appeared in parish records in various parts of England, including Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. One such record mentions a Thomas FLINTROY, born in 1642, who was a farmer in the village of Flintroy, which may have derived its name from the surname.

During the 18th century, the FLINTROY family is known to have owned several estates and manors in the county of Northamptonshire. One notable member was Sir George FLINTROY (1725-1801), a prominent landowner and magistrate.

In the 19th century, the FLINTROY surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, as some members of the family migrated to other countries. One example is James FLINTROY (1839-1912), a Scottish-born engineer who made significant contributions to the development of railways in Canada.

While the FLINTROY surname may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, carrying with it a connection to the country's history and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flintroy

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

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

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