FLOWERS
Flowers
Flowers is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "flowere," meaning a blossom or bloom. The surname was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a floral connection, such as a florist or a person who lived near a meadow with abundant flowers.
The surname Flowers is fairly common in the United Kingdom and can be found in various regions across the country. It is particularly prevalent in areas with agricultural or rural backgrounds, where the cultivation and appreciation of flowers would have been more prominent.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Flowers include British musician Brandon Flowers, best known as the lead singer of the rock band The Killers, as well as English footballer Bradley Flowers.
The Flowers surname has a rich history and is part of the tapestry of British surnames that reflect the culture, occupations, and landscapes of the country. It continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern bearers to their ancestors. Today, the surname Flowers remains a symbol of natural beauty and charm in the British Isles.
There are approximately 4,445 people named Flowers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,116th most common surname in Britain. Around 68 in a million people in Britain are named Flowers.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jeanette
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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