Explore the Family Name Lafleur
The meaning of Lafleur
1. French: from la fleur ‘the flower’, used as a soldier’s name and also as a servant’s name (compare 2 below); it was one of the most common nicknames (noms de guerre) among French soldiers. Compare Laflair, Lefleur, and Leflore. 2. West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name or nickname Lafleur or La Fleur, which has the same meaning as 1 above. History: The nickname Lafleur was carried by some 70 French soldiers in Canada during the 17th and 18th centuries and, since in Canada noms de guerre were handed down from a former soldier to his children, it is associated as a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name with some 60 Canadian surnames. Names of plants, especially flowers, e.g. fleur, rose (see Larose), and violette (see Laviolette), were among the words most frequently used as a soldier’s name. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Antoine, Laurent, Adelard, Andre, Marcel, Napoleon, Pierre, Sylvie, Alcide.
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How common is the last name Lafleur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lafleur has seen a fluctuation in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lafleur was ranked 3,683rd most common surname in the US, but by 2010 it had slipped to 3,755th place, indicating a slight decline in popularity of 1.95%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Lafleur increased from 8,852 in 2000 to 9,430 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 6.53%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 3.28 to 3.2, marking a decrease of 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,683 | #3,755 | -1.95% |
| Count | 8,852 | 9,430 | 6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.28 | 3.2 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lafleur
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the surname Lafleur have diverse backgrounds. In 2000, the majority identified as white, at 83.25%, although this figure slightly decreased to 79.76% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 12.80% in 2000 and increased to 15.87% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.53% to 2.06%. Conversely, American Indian and Alaskan Native identification dropped from 0.42% to 0.31%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.69% to 1.61%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.32% to 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.25% | 79.76% | -4.19% |
| Black | 12.8% | 15.87% | 23.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.06% | 34.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.61% | -4.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.39% | 21.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.31% | -26.19% |
Lafleur 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 Lafleur is British & Irish, which comprises 38.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (30.7%) and Spanish & Portuguese (5.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 38.8% |
| French & German | 30.7% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 5.2% |
| Other | 25.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Lafleur
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 Lafleur have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
What Lafleur 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 Lafleur is R-Z17901, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z17901 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cone, Bayne, Richards, Morris, Davis, Hall, Harrison, Jones, Thomas, Lloyd.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lafleur surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Lafleur 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.
"Lafleur" Surname 52.5%
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.
"Lafleur" Surname 31.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lafleur" Surname 14.5%
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.
"Lafleur" Surname 22.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lafleur?
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 Lafleur are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition