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

Flugence, 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 Flugence surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flugence in America

Flugence is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flugence surname appeared 254 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 Flugence.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flugence 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 Flugence

The surname Flugence has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "fluant," which means "flowing" or "fluent," indicating a connection to rivers or streams. This surname was likely adopted by families who lived near bodies of water or were involved in professions related to waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Flugence can be found in a manuscript from the year 1198, which mentions a nobleman named Geoffroy de Flugence residing in the Normandy region of France. This suggests that the name may have been more prevalent in northwestern France during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, records show a Jehan Flugence who owned a mill along the River Seine near Paris. This further reinforces the association of the name with water-related activities and locations.

Moving into the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Flugence was Renaud Flugence, a merchant and trader who established trade routes along the rivers of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. His success in commerce brought prosperity and recognition to the Flugence family name.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned philosopher and scholar named Étienne Flugence (1495-1567) made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. His writings and teachings gained him widespread acclaim throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, a French explorer named Jacques Flugence (1623-1689) ventured into the uncharted territories of North America, where he is believed to have established trading posts along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. His adventures and explorations helped expand the French Empire's presence in the New World.

As the centuries progressed, the Flugence surname continued to be associated with various professions and locations, often retaining its connection to rivers, streams, and waterways. Despite its French origins, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flugence

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

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

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