<P> The surname Fleming is derived from the French , le Fleming , which indicates that the family originated in Flanders . The once powerful medieval principality of Flanders is now split between Belgium , the Netherlands and France . During the latter part of the twelfth century the Flemish were enterprising merchants who traded with England , Scotland and Wales . A distinguished Flemish leader named Baldwin settled with his followers in Biggar , South Lanarkshire under a grant of David I of Scotland . Baldwin became Sheriff of Lanark under Malcolm IV of Scotland and William the Lion and this office appears to have been hereditary for some time . </P>
<P> The surname Fleming is derived from the French , le Fleming , which indicates that the family originated in Flanders . The once powerful medieval principality of Flanders is now split between Belgium , the Netherlands and France . During the latter part of the twelfth century the Flemish were enterprising merchants who traded with England , Scotland and Wales . A distinguished Flemish leader named Baldwin settled with his followers in Biggar , South Lanarkshire under a grant of David I of Scotland . Baldwin became Sheriff of Lanark under Malcolm IV of Scotland and William the Lion and this office appears to have been hereditary for some time . </P>
where does the last name fleming originate from
where does the last name fleming originate from
Flanders
Flanders