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

St. Fleur, 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 St. Fleur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of St. Fleur in America

St. Fleur is the 21119th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The St. Fleur surname appeared 1,243 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 St. Fleur.

We can also compare 2010 data for St. Fleur 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 St. Fleur

The surname STFLEUR has its origins in France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "saint" and "fleur," meaning "holy flower" or "saintly blossom." This name was likely bestowed upon someone who lived near a church or monastery known for its beautiful floral gardens or had some association with religious establishments adorned with flowers.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "St. Fleur" or "Sainte Fleur," reflecting the Old French spelling conventions. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STFLEUR name can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the 13th century, where a person named "Jehan de Sainte Fleur" is mentioned as a landholder in the village of Montmartre.

The name gained prominence in the region of Normandy, where several families bearing the STFLEUR surname were documented in the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable figure from this time period was Guillaume STFLEUR (1382-1457), a merchant and landowner from Rouen, who played a significant role in the city's trade with England during the Hundred Years' War.

As the centuries passed, the STFLEUR name spread to other parts of France and even beyond its borders. In the 16th century, Jacques STFLEUR (1510-1583) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Lyon, whose works adorned several churches and cathedrals in the region. Another individual of note was Marie STFLEUR (1628-1701), a Catholic nun and philanthropist from Paris, who founded a convent and school for underprivileged children.

During the 17th century, the STFLEUR name found its way to the New World, with some families emigrating to the French colonies in North America. One such individual was Pierre STFLEUR (1645-1712), a farmer and fur trader who settled in what is now Quebec, Canada. His descendants went on to establish a thriving agricultural community in the region.

In the 19th century, the STFLEUR name gained literary acclaim with the writer and poet, Émile STFLEUR (1815-1888), who was born in Marseille and is considered one of the pioneers of the French Romantic movement. His works, including the acclaimed poetry collection "Les Fleurs de l'Âme" (Flowers of the Soul), explored themes of nature, spirituality, and human emotion.

Over the centuries, the STFLEUR surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of France, as well as in parts of Canada, where many descendants of the early settlers still bear the name. While the spelling may have evolved slightly, the name's connection to its floral and religious origins remains evident, making it a unique and intriguing part of the cultural heritage of those who carry it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name St. Fleur

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

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

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