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

Fuelling, 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 Fuelling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fuelling in America

Fuelling is the 34223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fuelling surname appeared 663 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 Fuelling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fuelling 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 Fuelling

The surname FUELLING is of English origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English word "fuellen," which means "to supply with fuel or combustible material." The name likely referred to someone who worked as a supplier of fuel, such as a woodcutter or coal merchant.

The earliest recorded use of the surname FUELLING dates back to 1587 in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. Here, the name is spelled "Fuelinge," which was a common variant at the time. Another early spelling found in historical records is "Fuellynge," recorded in the town of Lewes, East Sussex, in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name FUELLING appears in several historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662 and the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642. These records provide valuable insights into the distribution of the name across different regions of England during that time period.

One notable individual bearing the surname FUELLING was Robert Fuelling (1645-1712), a prominent merchant and landowner from the village of Rye, East Sussex. He was a prominent figure in the local community and left a significant legacy through his business endeavors and land holdings.

Another historically significant figure was Sir John Fuelling (1678-1742), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and is mentioned in several military records and accounts from that era.

In the 19th century, the name FUELLING appeared in the records of the 1841 Census for England and Wales, where it was found in various counties, including Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. One notable individual from this period was William Fuelling (1802-1879), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

The name FUELLING has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Fuelling Moor in Derbyshire and Fuelling Green in Kent. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname FUELLING who lived or owned land in those areas.

Throughout its history, the surname FUELLING has been carried by many individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, military personnel, architects, and landowners. While the name may have originated from a humble occupation, it has since been borne by individuals of great distinction and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fuelling

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

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

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