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

Fullove, 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 Fullove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fullove in America

Fullove is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fullove surname appeared 107 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 Fullove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fullove 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 Fullove

The surname Fullove originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ful" and "lufu," which together mean "abundant love." The name was likely given to someone who was known for their affectionate or loving nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a Nicholas Fullove. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various Middle English spellings, such as Fulelove, Fulleloue, and Fullelove. These variations highlight the evolving nature of surnames during that time period.

The Fullove name is also linked to several place names in England, such as Fullove's Farm in Shropshire and Fullove's Field in Suffolk. These place names likely originated from individuals who bore the surname and owned or lived on those properties.

Notable individuals with the surname Fullove include:

1. John Fullove (c. 1540 - 1610), an English merchant and entrepreneur who established trading routes with the Ottoman Empire.
2. Elizabeth Fullove (1655 - 1734), a Quaker preacher and activist who advocated for religious tolerance and women's rights.
3. William Fullove (1705 - 1789), a renowned clockmaker from London whose timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.
4. Mary Fullove (1768 - 1853), an English botanist and illustrator who contributed to several influential botanical publications of her time.
5. Robert Fullove (1823 - 1897), a British explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the understanding of flora and fauna in Australia and New Zealand.

While the Fullove name may not be as widespread today, its origins and historical significance underscore the rich tapestry of English surnames and their evolution over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fullove

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

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

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