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

Fullington, 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 Fullington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fullington in America

Fullington is the 20019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fullington surname appeared 1,337 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 Fullington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fullington 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 Fullington

The surname FULLINGTON is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fylling," which referred to a particular location or settlement. The suffix "-ton" or "-tun" was commonly used to denote a town or a village.

FULLINGTON likely originated as a habitation name, indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname hailed from a place called Fylling-tun or a similar variation. These place names were often descriptive, referring to topographical features, notable residents, or specific events associated with the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FULLINGTON surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Richard de Fullington was mentioned in the Curia Regis Rolls, which documented legal proceedings in the royal court. This reference suggests that members of the FULLINGTON family held positions of prominence or influence during that era.

Throughout the centuries, the FULLINGTON surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Fullingtone, Fullyngton, and Fullyngeton, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in the medieval and early modern periods.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the FULLINGTON surname was William de Fullington, born in 1325 in Nottinghamshire, England. He was a landowner and notable figure in his local community.

Another notable FULLINGTON was Sir John Fullington, born in 1452 in Wiltshire, England. He served as a member of Parliament and played a role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting the House of Lancaster.

In the 16th century, Elizabeth Fullington, born in 1578 in Oxfordshire, England, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts and support of local educational institutions.

During the 17th century, the FULLINGTON surname appeared in various records across different regions of England, indicating its widespread distribution. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Fullington, born in 1642 in Lincolnshire, who was a merchant and landowner.

In the 18th century, the FULLINGTON family continued to make their mark, with individuals such as Richard Fullington, born in 1712 in Yorkshire, who served as a magistrate and played an active role in local governance.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the history and distribution of the FULLINGTON surname, it is important to note that the specific details and individuals mentioned may vary based on the availability and accuracy of historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fullington

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

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

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