indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage French, French (Caribbean)
Other Forms FormsLa Fleur, LaFleur, Laflair (Americanized), Lefleur, Leflore (Americanized)
Meaning & History
from la fleur "the flower" used as a soldier's name and also as a servant's name; it was one of the most common nicknames (noms de guerre) among French soldiers.