Flournoy
An English surname most likely from a French place-name, carried to North America by families of Huguenot or other French descent.
The #6,370 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 57,774 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Flournoy is generally treated as a surname of French locational origin, probably from a place-name built on Old French elements. The first part is often connected with a personal name or place element, while the second reflects a common French ending found in locality names. In English-speaking countries the surname was preserved in a French-looking spelling and pronunciation, which helped keep its distinctive form.
History
The name is best known in the United States, where it appears among families of French or Huguenot background. Over time it became established as an American surname rather than remaining tied to a single European locality. Because the spelling is uncommon, it has stayed relatively stable compared with many immigrant surnames.
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Fun fact
Flournoy is uncommon enough that one spelling has remained dominant in modern records, which makes it easier to trace in genealogy databases than many other French-origin surnames.