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

Flounory, 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 Flounory surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flounory in America

Flounory is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flounory surname appeared 113 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 Flounory.

The history of the last name Flounory

The surname FLOUNORY is believed to have originated in France, likely in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "flun," meaning "river" or "stream," and the suffix "-ery," indicating a place or location. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FLOUNORY can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the late 11th century, likely brought over by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, a certain Roger de Flunery was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time period. The name may have evolved from earlier spellings such as "Fluneri" or "Flunerie," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

During the 16th century, the FLOUNORY surname appeared in the records of the parish of St. Mary's in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. One notable bearer of the name from this era was William Flounory (c. 1520-1585), a prosperous merchant and landowner in the town of Bury St. Edmunds.

In the 17th century, the FLOUNORY name can be found in various parts of England, including the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. One prominent individual was Sir John Flounory (1612-1678), a respected lawyer and member of the English gentry who served as a justice of the peace in Lincolnshire.

Moving into the 18th century, the FLOUNORY surname continued to spread across England and beyond. Notable bearers of the name during this period include Captain Thomas Flounory (1705-1782), a naval officer who served in the British Royal Navy and participated in several battles during the Anglo-French wars.

As the centuries passed, the FLOUNORY name also began to appear in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and emigration. For example, in the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the United States, where the name can be found in various historical records and documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flounory

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

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

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