<Tr> <Td> Clan Tweedie </Td> </Tr> <P> Clan Fleming is a Scottish clan and is officially recognized as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms . However, as the clan does not currently have a chief that is recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms it is therefore considered an armigerous clan . </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> <P> In 1296 nine Flemings signed the Ragman Rolls swearing fealty to Edward I of England . However, one of the signatories was Sir Robert Fleming who was one of the first people to join Robert the Bruce after the death of the Comyn in 1306 . </P>

Where does the last name fleming originate from