LE FLEMING
Le Fleming
Le Fleming is an Anglo-Norman surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "flemenc" meaning 'a Fleming' or 'a person from Flanders'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who hailed from the region of Flanders. The variant "Fleming" is also commonly found.
The Le Fleming family is believed to have arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The earliest recorded mention of the surname is in the Domesday Book, which was compiled in 1086, where a family named de Flamanc owned land in Cumberland. Over time, the name evolved into Le Fleming as the Norman family assimilated into English society.
The Le Fleming family became prominent landowners in various counties, including Cumberland, Westmorland, and Yorkshire. They held estates and manors and were involved in local governance. The family also gained recognition through military service, with many members serving in various conflicts throughout English history.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Le Fleming are found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where members of the historic family have emigrated. The name continues to hold historical significance and is carried by descendants who proudly preserve their ancestral heritage.
There are approximately 38 people named Le Fleming in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Le Fleming.