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

Fullam, 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 Fullam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fullam in America

Fullam is the 26243rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fullam surname appeared 931 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 Fullam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fullam 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 Fullam

The surname Fullam is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place called Fullam or a similar-sounding location. The name may also have evolved from the Old English words "ful" meaning foul or dirty, and "ham" meaning a homestead or village, potentially referring to a settlement near a muddy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fullam can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1203, where a certain Richard de Fullam is mentioned. This suggests that the name was well-established in England by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Fullam name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a John Fullam is listed as a taxpayer. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the West Midlands region during that time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Fullam include Sir John Fullam, a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the establishment of trade relations between England and Russia during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was William Fullam, a 17th-century English clergyman and author who wrote several religious treatises and sermons. He served as the rector of St. Margaret's Church in Canterbury from 1642 until his death in 1671.

In the 18th century, Robert Fullam (1709-1788) was a respected landowner and justice of the peace in Gloucestershire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and his advocacy for agricultural reforms.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Edward Fullam (1825-1901), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Masonic School for Boys in Wandsworth.

During the same period, Samuel Fullam (1838-1912) was a prominent Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Fullam Dairy Company in Montreal and was actively involved in various charitable organizations.

These examples provide insights into the history and geographical distribution of the Fullam surname, as well as some of the notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fullam

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

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

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