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

LaFlash, 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 LaFlash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaFlash in America

LaFlash is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaFlash surname appeared 284 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 LaFlash.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaFlash 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 LaFlash

The surname LAFLASH originated in France during the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "la flache" meaning "the arrow" or "the flash." This name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their speed or agility, likening them to a swift arrow.

The earliest recorded instances of the LAFLASH name appear in parish records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Variations in spelling were common during this time, with the name appearing as Lafleche, Laflèche, and even Flache in some instances.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Pierre LAFLASH, born in 1587 in the village of Croissanville, Normandy. Records indicate he was a skilled archer and served in the military during the French Wars of Religion.

In the 17th century, the LAFLASH name began to spread beyond northern France. Jean-Baptiste LAFLASH, born in 1645 in Rouen, was a merchant who established trade routes to the Netherlands and England, helping to disseminate the name further.

During the 18th century, several notable individuals bore the LAFLASH surname. Marie-Thérèse LAFLASH (1712-1788) was a renowned painter and portraitist in Paris, known for her depictions of the French aristocracy. Meanwhile, Jacques LAFLASH (1728-1805) was a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Lyon.

The 19th century saw the LAFLASH name spread to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable figure was the explorer and naturalist François LAFLASH (1819-1896), who led several expeditions to South America and documented numerous plant and animal species previously unknown to science.

Another prominent individual was the French author and poet Émilie LAFLASH (1835-1911), whose works often celebrated the beauty of her native Normandy region. Her poetry collections, such as "Les Fleurs de la Vallée" (1868), were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

As the LAFLASH name continued to disperse, it eventually made its way to other parts of the world, though its origins remained firmly rooted in northern France. Throughout its history, this surname has been borne by a diverse range of individuals, from military figures and artisans to explorers and literary figures, all united by their shared connection to this distinctive French name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaFlash

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

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

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