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

Fredeluces, 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 Fredeluces surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fredeluces in America

Fredeluces is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fredeluces surname appeared 105 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 Fredeluces.

The history of the last name Fredeluces

The surname FREDELUCES has its origins in the medieval Latin word "flor de luces" which translates to "flower of lights" or "lily flower". It is believed to have originated in northern France, particularly in the region of Normandy, during the 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulary of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, Normandy, dated around 1180. The document mentions a landowner named Robertus de Fredeluces who donated a parcel of land to the abbey.

The name FREDELUCES is thought to have derived from a place name or a topographic feature, perhaps a location known for its abundance of lilies or a place that was well-lit or illuminated. Some historians suggest that the name may have originated from a family crest or coat of arms depicting a lily flower.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Guillaume de Fredeluces was documented as a participant in the Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France. He is mentioned in the chronicles of the crusade as a valiant knight who fought alongside the French forces in the Holy Land.

During the 14th century, the name appears in records from the city of Rouen, where a merchant family named FREDELUCES was involved in the textile trade. One notable member was Jacques FREDELUCES (c. 1325-1391), who served as a councilman in the city's municipal government.

In the 15th century, a French poet and playwright named Pierre FREDELUCES (c. 1420-1482) gained recognition for his works, which included religious plays and satirical poetry. He is believed to have been born in the town of Évreux, in the Normandy region.

Another prominent figure with the surname was Étienne FREDELUCES (1505-1576), a renowned architect from Paris who designed several churches and noble residences in the French capital and surrounding areas.

The surname FREDELUCES continued to be found throughout various regions of France in subsequent centuries, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including academia, military service, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fredeluces

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

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

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