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

Fulwiley, 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 Fulwiley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fulwiley in America

Fulwiley is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fulwiley surname appeared 214 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 Fulwiley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fulwiley 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 Fulwiley

The surname Fulwiley is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ful," meaning "foul" or "muddy," and "wile," meaning "pool" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a muddy or foul-smelling body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fulwiley can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appeared as "Fulwile," referring to a small village or settlement in the county of Leicestershire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Fulwiley appeared in various historical documents and records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Fulweley," "Fulwyley," or "Fulwylye." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Fulwiley was Sir John Fulwiley (c. 1345-1420), a knight and landowner who served as a member of Parliament for the county of Worcestershire during the reign of King Richard II.

In the 16th century, the Fulwiley family established themselves in the county of Somerset, where they acquired significant landholdings and became prominent members of the local gentry. One member of this branch, Thomas Fulwiley (1530-1598), was a successful merchant and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1587.

Another notable individual with the surname Fulwiley was Reverend William Fulwiley (1675-1742), an Anglican clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Stoke St. Gregory in Somerset. He was known for his contributions to theological studies and his extensive library, which was later donated to the University of Oxford.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Fulwiley family continued to maintain a presence in various parts of England, with branches emerging in counties such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. One noteworthy figure from this period was Captain Edward Fulwiley (1789-1863), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the maritime community of Portsmouth.

While the surname Fulwiley is relatively uncommon today, it maintains a rich historical legacy that can be traced back to its Anglo-Saxon origins and the early medieval period in England. The name's connection to geographic features and its association with notable individuals throughout history contribute to its unique character and significance within the study of surnames and their origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fulwiley

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

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

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