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

LeFlore, 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 LeFlore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeFlore in America

LeFlore is the 11026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeFlore surname appeared 2,884 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LeFlore.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeFlore 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 LeFlore

The surname LEFLORE has its origins in France, dating back to the 17th century. The name is believed to be derived from the French words "le" meaning "the" and "fleur" meaning "flower." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a flowering plant or garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEFLORE surname can be found in the records of the French colony of Louisiana in the late 1600s. Jacques LEFLORE, born in 1678, was among the earliest settlers in the region and is considered one of the earliest bearers of this surname.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence through the exploits of Louis LEFLORE, a French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who traversed the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Born in 1732, he established trading posts and settlements along the rivers, contributing to the early development of the region.

Another notable figure with the LEFLORE surname was Greenwood LEFLORE, a Choctaw-French interpreter and trader born in 1800. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between the Choctaw Nation and the United States government, shaping the course of Native American history.

In the literary world, the name LEFLORE is associated with Joseph LEFLORE, a French-American poet and novelist born in 1820. His works explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the complexities of life in the American South.

The LEFLORE surname also has connections to the world of business and industry. In the late 19th century, Charles LEFLORE, born in 1845, founded the LEFLORE Manufacturing Company, which produced innovative agricultural machinery and contributed to the industrialization of the American Midwest.

While the LEFLORE surname originated in France, it has since spread across the globe, with bearers of the name found in various countries and cultures. The name's history is a testament to the rich tapestry of human migration, cultural exchange, and the enduring legacy of names that transcend borders and generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeFlore

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

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

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