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

Fluty, 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 Fluty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fluty in America

Fluty is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fluty surname appeared 678 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 Fluty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fluty 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 Fluty

The surname Fluty is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Flute in Staffordshire, England. The name possibly derived from the Old English word "flyte," meaning a small creek or stream.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1327, where it appears as "de Flute." This suggests that the name was initially a locative one, referring to someone who hailed from the town of Flute.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records with different spellings, such as Flutte, Flutie, and Flutye. This variation in spelling was common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable historical reference to the name can be found in the Chancery Proceedings of 1557, which mentions a certain John Fluty from Cheshire. This record provides evidence of the surname's usage in different parts of England during the Tudor period.

The surname Fluty has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was William Fluty, born in 1521 in Warwickshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Fluty (1642-1718), a respected judge and member of the English gentry. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of King William III.

In the 19th century, James Fluty (1823-1895) made a name for himself as a renowned architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the famous St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

The surname also gained prominence in the field of literature with the poet and novelist Emily Fluty (1867-1941). Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, garnered critical acclaim during her lifetime.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir Michael Fluty (1901-1987), a pioneering British scientist who made significant advancements in the field of nuclear physics. His groundbreaking research laid the foundation for modern nuclear technology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fluty

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

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

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