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

Cullison, 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 Cullison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cullison in America

Cullison is the 12153rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cullison surname appeared 2,564 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cullison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cullison 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 Cullison

The surname Cullison is believed to have originated in England, and it can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "cull," meaning a "man of importance," and "sunu," meaning "son." The name was likely given to the son of a prominent or influential individual.

One of the earliest known references to the Cullison surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were records of landowners in England. The name appears as "Cullesone," which was likely an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the Cullison surname was found in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379. These records provide insights into the geographical distribution of the name, with instances found in counties like Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire.

During the 15th century, the Cullison surname appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the influential Paston family in Norfolk. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been associated with or employed by the Paston family.

One notable individual with the Cullison surname was William Cullison (c. 1590-1660), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Birdbrooke in Essex from 1617 until his death. He was known for his work in promoting religious education and was involved in the publication of several religious texts.

Another individual of note was John Cullison (1632-1698), a prominent merchant and landowner in colonial Virginia. He was one of the earliest settlers in the area and played a significant role in the development of the colony's economy.

In the 18th century, the Cullison surname was found in various parish records and land registries across England, indicating its continued presence in various regions of the country.

One individual of historical significance was Thomas Cullison (1744-1824), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. He fought in several major battles and was captured by American forces in 1781, but was later released in a prisoner exchange.

In the 19th century, the Cullison surname was found in various census records and migration records, as individuals bearing this name began to leave England and settle in other parts of the world, particularly in North America and Australia.

One notable Cullison from this period was Elizabeth Cullison (1812-1892), an American educator and suffragist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the United States. She co-founded the Women's Christian Temperance Union and advocated for women's education and voting rights.

Overall, the Cullison surname has a rich history, with roots dating back to medieval England and a presence in various historical records and events over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cullison

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

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 Cullison 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 Cullison 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 Cullison was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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