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

Pullie, 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 Pullie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pullie in America

Pullie is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pullie surname appeared 127 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 Pullie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pullie 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 Pullie

The surname PULLIE is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland, during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "pull," which referred to a small stream or brook, suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with such water sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PULLIE can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a certain John Pullie is mentioned as a resident of the village of Ripon. This historical document provides valuable insight into the name's existence and usage during that era.

The PULLIE surname also appears in various parish records and manorial rolls from the 15th and 16th centuries, primarily concentrated in the northern English counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. One notable example is the mention of a William Pullie in the Northumberland Muster Rolls of 1538, indicating his involvement in military service during that time.

In the 17th century, the name PULLIE was also documented in parts of Scotland, suggesting a possible migration or connection with the northern English regions. The Scottish parish records of Lanarkshire from the late 1600s include entries for individuals bearing the surname PULLIE.

Throughout history, several individuals with the PULLIE surname have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was John Pullie (1765-1842), a prominent English architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Yorkshire during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Another notable bearer of the PULLIE name was Robert Pullie (1823-1901), a respected Scottish mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the advancement of mathematical studies in Glasgow during the Victorian era.

In the realm of literature, Margaret Pullie (1879-1962), an English novelist and poet, gained recognition for her works exploring the themes of rural life and nature in northern England during the early 20th century.

The PULLIE surname has also been associated with several military figures, including Captain William Pullie (1810-1887), a British Army officer who served in the Crimean War and later received commendations for his bravery and leadership.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the achievements of Sir Thomas Pullie (1895-1978), a distinguished British diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador to several countries and played a crucial role in international relations during the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pullie

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

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

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