Find out how popular the last name Cullars is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cullars.

Cullars, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cullars surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cullars in America

Cullars is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cullars surname appeared 417 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cullars.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cullars to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cullars

The surname Cullars is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Gaelic language, where "cul" means "back" and "ard" means "high" or "hill," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a high ridge or hilltop.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cullars can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing a list of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is spelled as "Culard" in this record.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various Scottish records with spellings such as "Culard," "Culart," and "Cullert." These variations likely stemmed from the differences in pronunciation and regional dialects across Scotland.

During the 16th century, the spelling "Cullars" became more prevalent, and the name was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John Cullars, a Scottish merchant who lived in Edinburgh in the late 1500s and was involved in the city's trade with continental Europe.

The Cullars surname also has ties to certain place names in Scotland. For instance, the village of Culross in Fife was once known as "Cularis" or "Cullarus," which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Cullars. In the 17th century, Robert Cullars (1620-1685) was a Scottish minister and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another notable figure was James Cullars (1765-1842), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who settled in Virginia, United States.

In the 19th century, William Cullars (1805-1879) was a Scottish-born journalist and writer who worked for several newspapers in England and Scotland. He is remembered for his contributions to the field of journalism and his coverage of important events during his time.

Moving into the 20th century, one prominent individual with the Cullars surname was Margaret Cullars (1914-1998), an American artist and educator known for her vibrant abstract paintings and her work as an art professor at various universities.

While the Cullars surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history rooted in Scottish heritage and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cullars

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cullars.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cullars was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cullars has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cullars was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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