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

Futral, 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 Futral surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Futral in America

Futral is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Futral surname appeared 772 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 Futral.

We can also compare 2010 data for Futral 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 Futral

The surname FUTRAL is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "foutrau," which referred to a type of fur or pelt used for clothing and accessories. This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked with furs, such as furriers or traders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FUTRAL surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Fulcher Futrel, whose name is believed to be an early variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, records from the county of Devon in England mention a John Futrel, who was likely a descendant of the Normans who settled in the region after the Norman Conquest. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial French origins and established roots in England.

During the 14th century, the surname FUTRAL appeared in various forms, including Futrell, Futtrell, and Futtral, reflecting the variations in spelling common in that era. One notable individual from this period was Sir John Futtrell, a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France.

As the FUTRAL surname continued to evolve, it gained prominence in different parts of Europe. In the 16th century, records from the Netherlands mention a merchant named Willem Futrel, who traded in textiles and furs. This connection to the fur trade further reinforces the potential origin of the name.

Another significant figure bearing the FUTRAL surname was Johann Futtral, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient languages and his work in promoting educational reforms.

In the 18th century, the FUTRAL surname emerged in various parts of the United States, likely carried by immigrants from Europe. One notable individual from this period was Benjamin Futral, a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a successful farmer and landowner in Virginia.

As the centuries progressed, the FUTRAL surname continued to spread across different regions and cultures, with individuals from diverse backgrounds contributing to its rich history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Futral

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

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

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