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

Floras, 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 Floras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Floras in America

Floras is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Floras surname appeared 161 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 Floras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Floras 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 Floras

The surname Floras has its origins in late medieval Spain, deriving from the Latin word flora, meaning "flower" or "blossom." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a flower garden, worked as a florist, or had a particular affinity for flowers.

The earliest recorded instances of the Floras surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It is believed that the name was initially spelled as "Flores," which was later modified to "Floras" in some branches of the family.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Floras name was Juan Floras, a prominent merchant and landowner from Valencia, who was mentioned in several historical documents from that era. Another early record is that of Antonia Floras, a renowned poet and literary figure from Barcelona, who lived in the late 16th century.

During the 17th century, the Floras surname gained prominence in the city of Seville, where a family of skilled artisans and craftsmen carried this name. One of the most celebrated members was Pedro Floras (1612-1679), a master goldsmith whose intricate works were highly sought after by the Spanish nobility.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Floras surname spread to the Americas, particularly to regions that are now part of Mexico and Peru. In the 18th century, there are records of a Diego Floras (1734-1802), a successful plantation owner and landowner in the Peruvian city of Trujillo.

In the 19th century, the Floras name gained recognition in the field of academia and literature. Notable individuals include María Floras (1821-1887), a renowned Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, and Joaquín Floras (1845-1912), a celebrated Peruvian novelist and playwright.

Throughout its history, the Floras surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from artists and writers to merchants and landowners. While the name's origins may be humble, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Floras

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

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

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