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

Florea, 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 Florea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Florea in America

Florea is the 22471st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Florea surname appeared 1,145 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 Florea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Florea 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 Florea

The surname Florea originated in Romania and is derived from the Latin word "flos," meaning "flower." This name has its roots in the medieval period when it was used as a nickname for someone with a floral name or a person associated with flowers or the floral trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Florea can be traced back to the 15th century in various Romanian documents and manuscripts. It was often spelled as "Floarea" or "Florea," reflecting the local pronunciation and orthographic conventions of that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ion Florea, a Romanian nobleman who lived in the late 15th century and held influential positions in the court of Stephen the Great, the Prince of Moldavia. Another notable figure was Dumitru Florea, a Romanian scholar and educator who lived in the 16th century and contributed to the development of the Romanian language and literature.

In the 17th century, the name Florea gained prominence through the exploits of Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave), a Romanian prince and military leader who united the principalities of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania under his rule. One of his trusted advisors and military commanders was Radu Florea, who played a crucial role in several battles and campaigns.

The 18th century saw the rise of Gheorghe Florea, a prominent Romanian merchant and landowner who established a successful trading enterprise and became one of the wealthiest individuals in Wallachia. His influence and wealth contributed to the growth and development of several towns and villages in the region.

In the 19th century, the name Florea was carried by several notable figures, including Alexandru Florea, a Romanian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Romanian literary renaissance of the time. Another notable bearer was Teodor Florea, a Romanian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Romania in the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Florea has been associated with various professions and social classes, from nobility and military personnel to merchants, scholars, and artists. Its connection to the floral symbolism and the Latin word "flos" has given it a unique and distinctive character within Romanian onomastics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Florea

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

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

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