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

Fulson, 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 Fulson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fulson in America

Fulson is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fulson surname appeared 212 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 Fulson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fulson 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 Fulson

The surname FULSON is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the county of Lincolnshire, England, where it was first recorded in the 13th century.

FULSON is derived from the Old English word "fulles-tun," which translates to "farm belonging to a man named Fullo." The name Fullo itself is thought to have come from the Latin word "fullo," meaning "a fuller" or someone who cleanses and thickens woolen cloth.

One of the earliest known references to the name FULSON can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of land ownership in England. The name appears as "Fulston," likely an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, a man named John Fulson was recorded as a landowner in the village of Somersby, Lincolnshire. This is one of the earliest documented instances of the surname in its modern spelling.

The FULSON name has also been linked to the village of Fulstow, which was once known as "Fulles-tun" in Old English. This suggests that the surname may have originated from this particular place name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname FULSON:

1. William Fulson (c. 1540 - 1608), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Nottingham.
2. John Fulson (c. 1580 - 1645), an English soldier who fought in the English Civil War and served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces.
3. Elizabeth Fulson (c. 1620 - 1692), an English Quaker preacher and writer who was persecuted for her religious beliefs.
4. Thomas Fulson (c. 1670 - 1734), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Bride's Church.
5. Mary Fulson (c. 1750 - 1820), an English artist known for her portrait paintings and miniatures.

The FULSON surname has been present in various historical records and documents throughout the centuries, showcasing its enduring legacy and the contributions of those who bore this name to various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fulson

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

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

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