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

Follins, 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 Follins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Follins in America

Follins is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Follins surname appeared 220 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 Follins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Follins 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 Follins

The surname Follins has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon era of England, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "fola" meaning foal or colt, and "hlinc" meaning a ridge or bank, suggesting a possible connection to an area where horses were bred or raised.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Follins can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named Folling, who was a landowner in the county of Dorset.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records across southern England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon. The spellings varied, including Follyns, Follings, and Follynges, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that period.

A notable figure with the surname Follins was John Follins, born in 1492 in Taunton, Somerset. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his involvement in the local wool trade. Records show that he owned several properties in the town and was a respected member of the community.

Another historical figure was William Follins, born in 1623 in Lyme Regis, Dorset. He was a ship's captain and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Americas in the mid-17th century. His accounts of these voyages provided valuable information about the geography and indigenous peoples of the regions he visited.

In the 18th century, the Follins surname was found in various place names, such as Follinshill in Wiltshire and Follinsmere in Somerset. These place names likely derived from early settlements or areas associated with individuals bearing the name.

During the 19th century, notable individuals with the Follins surname included:

1. Robert Follins (1812-1891), a renowned architect from Bristol, known for designing several churches and public buildings in the city.

2. Mary Follins (1832-1912), a philanthropist and social reformer from Somerset, who established several charitable organizations to support the poor and underprivileged.

3. Edward Follins (1844-1923), a British explorer and naturalist who undertook expeditions to Africa and South America, making significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.

4. Charlotte Follins (1872-1946), a celebrated author from Dorset, best known for her historical novels depicting life in rural England during the Victorian era.

5. George Follins (1888-1967), a prominent businessman and industrialist from Devon, who played a pivotal role in the development of the region's textile industry in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Follins

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

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

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