Explore the Family Name Flora
The meaning of Flora
1. Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian; Hungarian (Flóra): from the female personal name Flora, Flóra, from Latin flos, genitive floris ‘flower’. 2. Americanized form of French Fleury or German Flory. 3. Czech and Polish: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Florianus (see Florian).
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How common is the last name Flora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Flora' has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 4359th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 4523rd, marking a popularity change of -3.76%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 7529 to 7837, a rise of 4.09%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased from 2.79 to 2.66, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the Flora surname grew, its prevalence in relation to other surnames slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,359 | #4,523 | -3.76% |
| Count | 7,529 | 7,837 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.79 | 2.66 | -4.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flora
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Flora, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 91.18% to 89.70%. In contrast, representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase from 1.87% to 3.00%, while the Hispanic group also saw an increase from 2.51% to 2.88%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased their representation from 1.06% to 1.31%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 3.17% to 2.83%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a modest increase from 0.20% to 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.18% | 89.7% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 3% | 60.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.88% | 14.74% |
| Black | 3.17% | 2.83% | -10.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.31% | 23.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.27% | 35% |
Flora ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Flora is British & Irish, which comprises 42.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (31.2%) and Italian (7.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 42.5% |
| French & German | 31.2% |
| Italian | 7.3% |
| Other | 19.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Flora
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Flora have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.70% |
What Flora haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Flora is I-S2488, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-S2488 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cornell, Hamblin, Hamlin, Eastwood, Bundy, Flory, Cornwell, Bull, Bennett, Barnes.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Flora surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Flora have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Flora" Surname 42.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Flora" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Flora" Surname 19.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Flora" Surname 21.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Flora?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Flora are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition