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

Fulcher, 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 Fulcher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fulcher in America

Fulcher is the 5182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fulcher surname appeared 6,745 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Fulcher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fulcher 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 Fulcher

The surname Fulcher is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "fulchere," which translates to "a fowler" or "a bird catcher." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely associated with hunting or trapping birds.

The name is found in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Fulcherius." This entry indicates that the name was present in England during the Norman Conquest. Additionally, the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1194 mention a "Willelmus Fulcher," providing evidence of the surname's early usage.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Sir Geoffrey Fulcher, a knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard I. His account of the crusade, known as the "Fulcher of Chartres," is considered a significant historical source for that period.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Robert Fulcher (c. 1325-1395) served as the Mayor of Bristol, England, from 1371 to 1372. He played a crucial role in the town's governance during a turbulent period in English history.

Another notable individual was Sir Thomas Fulcher (c. 1450-1514), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for Taunton, Somerset, during the reign of King Henry VIII. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his philanthropic endeavors.

During the 17th century, John Fulcher (1605-1665) gained recognition as a renowned English author and pamphleteer. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War and wrote extensively on religious and political matters.

In the 18th century, William Fulcher (1736-1808) was a prominent English engraver and illustrator. He is best known for his engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects, many of which were published in various books and journals of his time.

The surname Fulcher has undergone minor variations in spelling over the centuries, including Fulcher, Fulchier, and Fulchare. Additionally, it is believed to have given rise to various place names, such as Fulcher's Green and Fulcher's Hill, found in different parts of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fulcher

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

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

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