Explore the Family Name Flory
The meaning of Flory
1. English and French: variant of Fleury and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. French: from a medieval vernacular form of the Latin personal name Florius, a derivative of Florus, which is from florus ‘blooming, flowering’. 3. South German (in Austria mainly Flöry): from a short form of the personal name Florian. In part, this is a Germanized form of French Fleury (compare 1 above). History: Joseph J. (1683–1741) and Mary Fleury and six children (including four sons) arrived in Philadelphia, PA, from the Palatinate, Germany in 1733 and settled in Lancaster County. Two sons are the progenitors of the PA and MD Florys. One son moved to VA; his descendants changed their name to Flora.
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How common is the last name Flory in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flory experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Flory was ranked 6037 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 6479, representing a 7.32% drop. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Flory surname increased marginally from 5238 in 2000 to 5243 in 2010, illustrating a modest growth of 0.1%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was an 8.25% decrease from 1.94 in 2000 to 1.78 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,037 | #6,479 | -7.32% |
| Count | 5,238 | 5,243 | 0.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.94 | 1.78 | -8.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flory
Analyzing the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Flory surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest group in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this category from 95.74% to 94.87%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase of 38.46%, while those identifying with two or more races also experienced a substantial increase of 65.56%. Hispanic representation within the Flory surname increased by 20.92%, and the Black category saw a minor decrease of 4.05%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a notable decrease of 36.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.87% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.85% | 20.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.49% | 65.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.72% | 38.46% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.71% | -4.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.36% | -36.84% |
Flory 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 Flory is French & German, which comprises 42.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (41.9%) and Eastern European (4.8%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Chinese, Spanish & Portuguese, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 42.3% |
| British & Irish | 41.9% |
| Eastern European | 4.8% |
| Other | 11.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Flory
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 Flory have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 82.20% |
What Flory 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 Flory 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-P312 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cornell, Flora, Hamblin, Hamlin, Eastwood, Bundy, Cornwell, Troup, Miller, Hammonds.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Flory surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Flory 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.
"Flory" Surname 41.5%
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.
"Flory" Surname 21.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Flory" Surname 27.8%
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.
"Flory" Surname 22.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Flory?
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 Flory are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition