FLOOD
Flood
The surname Flood is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name O'Flaithbheartaigh, which translates to "bright ruler". The name Flood is predominantly found in the county of Kilkenny in Ireland, with variations such as O'Flood and Flood.
The Flood family has a rich history, with records dating back to ancient times in Ireland. The name is associated with individuals who held positions of authority, such as rulers or chiefs within their communities.
In more recent history, the surname Flood has spread beyond Ireland, particularly to countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Many individuals with the surname Flood have made notable contributions in various fields such as politics, literature, and the arts.
The Coat of Arms associated with the Flood surname features elements such as a red shield with a gold chevron and three silver fleur-de-lis. This emblem symbolises strength, loyalty, and nobility, reflecting the characteristics often attributed to individuals bearing the name Flood.
Today, the surname Flood continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a reminder of the rich heritage and legacy of the Flood family.
There are approximately 5,786 people named Flood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,637th most common surname in Britain. Around 89 in a million people in Britain are named Flood.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Floody
- Floyd
- Flo
- Lloyd
- Floode
- Floud
- Floods
- Falade
- Falat
- Falati
- Falato
- Fald
- Falda
- Faldo
- Faldu
- Faletau
- Faleti
- Falett
- Faletti
- Faletto
- Fallet
- Fallett
- Falletta
- Falletti
- Falode
- Falodi
- Falt
- Falta
- Faludi
- Fauld
- Faulde
- Fault
- Fawlett
- Feild
- Feld
- Felda
- Feldt
- Feledi
- Felet
- Felt
- Feltoe
- Feuillade
- Feuillat
- Feuillet
- Ffield
- Ffloyd
- Ffolliott
- Field
- Fielde
- Fieldea
- Fiellateau
- Fild
- Filet
- Filetti
- Fillaudeau
- Fillaut
- Fillet
- Fillett
- Filletti
- Filt
- Fiolet
- Flad
- Flade
- Fladee
- Flaitt
- Flat
- Flatau
- Flate
- Flateau
- Flatt
- Flatto
- Flaut
- Flauta
- Fleat
- Fleet
- Fleete
- Flet
- Flete
- Flett
- Flide
- Flit
- Flite
- Flitt
- Flitti
- Flloyd
- Fload
- Float
- Floate
- Flod
- Floid
- Flote
- Floto
- Flott
- Flout
- Floute
- Flowdy
- Floydd
- Floyde
- Flud
- Fludd
- Flude
- Fluet
- Fluett
- Fluid
- Fluit
- Fluitt
- Flut
- Flute
- Flutt
- Flyde
- Flyte
- Folad
- Fold
- Foldi
- Folet
- Foletti
- Foletto
- Follad
- Follet
- Follett
- Follette
- Folliot
- Folliott
- Follit
- Follitt
- Folta
- Foolat
- Foolett
- Foolitt
- Fouillet
- Fouladi
- Fould
- Foulde
- Fuillet
- Fulat
- Fuld
- Fulda
- Fulde
- Fulett
- Fullet
- Fullett
- Fulto
- Fyfield
- Phillott
- Philott
- Vailati
- Valadao
- Valade
- Valat
- Vald
- Valda
- Valdi
- Valet
- Valetta
- Valette
- Valido
- Vallade
- Vallat
- Vallet
- Vallett
- Valletta
- Vallot
- Valot
- Valota
- Valoti
- Valotto
- Valt
- Valuta
- Veillet
- Veillette
- Velati
- Veld
- Velde
- Veldi
- Vellodi
- Velluet
- Velotta
- Velt
- Viallet
- Vilde
- Vilette
- Villada
- Villate
- Villatte
- Villet
- Villette
- Villot
- Villota
- Vilt
- Viltte
- Violet
- Violeta
- Violett
- Violetta
- Violette
- Viollet
- Violte
- Vlad
- Vlada
- Vladi
- Vladoi
- Vladu
- Vliet
- Voilet
- Vold
- Volet
- Voleti
- Vollet
- Vollett
- Volt
- Volta
- Volto
- Voult
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