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UK surname

Fleary

One meaning is derived from the Old French "flechier" referring to an arrow-maker or fletcher.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Fleary surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 114, ranked #28,515, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Kirklees and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Fleary is 121 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1800.0%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

114

2016, ranked #28,515

Peak year

2010

121 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Fleary had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016, ranked #28,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Fleary surname distribution map

The map shows where the Fleary surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Fleary surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Fleary over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 87 #28,749
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 103 #27,305
2000 modern 105 #27,001
2001 modern 99 #27,534
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 107 #26,617
2004 modern 108 #26,741
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 101 #28,505
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 114 #27,784
2012 modern 112 #28,174
2013 modern 118 #27,686
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 114 #28,515

Geography

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Where Flearys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hammersmith and Fulham, Kirklees and Ealing. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hammersmith and Fulham 023 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Kirklees 035 Kirklees
3 Ealing 023 Ealing
4 Ealing 029 Ealing
5 Ealing 032 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Fleary

These lists show first names that appear often with the Fleary surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Fleary

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Fleary, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Fleary surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Fleary household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Fleary is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Fleary is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Fleary falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Fleary is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Fleary, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Fleary

The surname Fleary has its origins in England, first appearing in records as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "flor" meaning flower, and "arie" meaning a place where something is found or grown, suggesting the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked at a floristry.

One of the earliest known references to the Fleary name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and taxpayers in England. The name is spelled "Florarie" in this document, indicating the original spelling was closer to the French root words.

In the 14th century, the Fleary surname began appearing in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a John Florie residing in Gloucestershire, likely an early variant spelling of Fleary.

The name Fleary also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which recorded households and their tax obligations. A William Fleary is listed as a householder in the village of Corsham, Wiltshire in 1665.

One of the earliest known Fleary individuals was Richard Fleary, born around 1520 in Gloucestershire. He was a merchant and landowner, and records show he owned properties in the town of Cirencester.

Another notable Fleary was Thomas Fleary, born in 1618 in Somerset. He was a clergyman and served as the rector of St. Michael's Church in Bath from 1662 until his death in 1693.

In the 18th century, the Fleary surname spread to other parts of England, including London. John Fleary, born in 1712 in Somerset, was a successful merchant who established a trading company in London and became a prominent figure in the city's business community.

One of the most famous individuals with the Fleary surname was the author and poet Elizabeth Fleary, born in 1790 in Wiltshire. She published several books of poetry and was known for her romantic verse. She died in 1865 at the age of 75.

Another notable Fleary was William Fleary, born in 1832 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings in Bristol, including the city's central library and museum.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Fleary families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Fleary surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 3 Flearys recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.54x.

County Total Index
Surrey 3 10.54x
Leicestershire 2 30.86x
Lancashire 1 1.44x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 3 Flearys recorded in 1881 and an index of 80.43x.

Place Total Index
Camberwell 3 80.43x
Leicester St Margaret 2 126.58x
West Derby 1 49.26x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Fleary surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 2

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Fleary surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Albert 1
Frederick 1
John 1
Stephen 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Fleary households.

FAQ

Fleary surname: questions and answers

How common was the Fleary surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Fleary surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Fleary surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 114 in 2016. That gives Fleary a modern rank of #28,515.

What does the Fleary surname mean?

One meaning is derived from the Old French "flechier" referring to an arrow-maker or fletcher.

What does the Fleary map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Fleary bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.