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Etymology of La Flamme

What does the name La Flamme mean?

The name literally means "the flame."

Early Origins of the La Flamme family

The surname La Flamme was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where the family held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the La Flamme family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our La Flamme research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1808 and 1811 are included under the topic Early La Flamme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

La Flamme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Laflamme, La Flamme, Flamme, Flammarion, Flammeron, Leflammeron, Flamond, Flamand, Flamend, Flaman, Flamant, Flament, Flamont, Flamard, Flambard, Flamin, Flamion, Flame and many more.

Early Notables of the La Flamme family

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La Flamme World Ranking

In the United States, the name La Flamme is the 4,474th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name La Flamme is ranked the 377th most popular surname with an estimated 12,266 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name La Flamme is the 133rd popular surname. 3


La Flamme migration to the United States +



La Flamme Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • M. LaFlamme, a worker, who was living with his wife in New Orleans in 1725

Contemporary Notables of the name La Flamme (post 1700) +

  • David LaFlamme (1941-2023), American singer and violinist best known for his work with the San Francisco band It's a Beautiful Day
  • Joseph-Clovis-Kemner Laflamme (1849-1910), Canadian Roman Catholic priest, academic, and writer
  • Napoléon Kemner Laflamme (1865-1929), Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons
  • J. Léo Kemner Laflamme (1893-1989), Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons
  • Ovide Laflamme (1925-1993), Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons
  • Toussaint-Antoine-Rodolphe Laflamme (1827-1893), French-Canadian lawyer, professor of law and politician
  • Lisa LaFlamme (b. 1964), Canadian television journalist
  • Christian Laflamme (b. 1976), former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. "Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
  3. "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec


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