2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fulle
A surname derived from the Old English word "ful" meaning "foul" or "dirty".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Fulle. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fulle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Fulle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fulle, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Black (7.4%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fulle
The surname FULLE originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "ful", meaning "full" or "complete". The name likely referred to a person who was stout or well-built.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FULLE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Fulle" in the county of Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.
During the 13th century, the surname FULLE was also present in various parts of Lincolnshire, as evidenced by records from the time. The spelling variations included "Fulle", "Fulle", and "Fulle".
A notable bearer of the surname FULLE was William Fulle, a merchant and landowner who lived in Oxfordshire in the early 14th century. He is mentioned in several local records from around 1320.
In the 15th century, the surname FULLE was also found in the village of Fulletby in Lincolnshire, which likely derived its name from the surname. This suggests that the FULLE family had a presence in the area during this time.
Another prominent individual with the surname FULLE was John Fulle, a clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Oxfordshire from 1489 to 1512. He is known for his contributions to the church and local community.
During the 16th century, the FULLE surname continued to be present in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. One notable bearer from this period was Thomas Fulle, a farmer and landowner who lived in Oxfordshire in the mid-1500s.
By the 17th century, the spelling of the surname had evolved further, with variants such as "Fulley" and "Fully" appearing in records. In 1635, a certain Richard Fulley was born in Oxfordshire, and he later became a successful merchant in London.
Throughout its history, the FULLE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, clergymen, and farmers. While the name may not have been as widely known as some others, it has left its mark on the historical records of England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fulle
Among Census respondents with the surname Fulle, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Black (7.4%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Fulle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fulle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 91
- Black or African American7.4% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fulle
Fulle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,035 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-8 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,786 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,035 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 7,786 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fulle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #150,935 | -5.4% |
| Count | 116 | 108 | -6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fulle bearers went from 116 to 108 (-6.9% change). The surname moved down 7,786 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,935.
FAQ
Fulle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fulle?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Fulle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Fulle?
Fulle ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Fulle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fulle.
Has Fulle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fulle went from 116 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Fulle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fulle, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Black (7.4%) and Hispanic (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fulle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fulle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Black (7.4%), Hispanic (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fulle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fulle mean?
A surname derived from the Old English word "ful" meaning "foul" or "dirty". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fulle (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Fulle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.