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

Pulphus, 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 Pulphus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pulphus in America

Pulphus is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pulphus surname appeared 150 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 Pulphus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pulphus 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 Pulphus

The surname PULPHUS has its origins in England, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "pulp," which referred to a thick, soft substance, and was often used to describe the flesh of fruits or vegetables.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PULPHUS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, there is a record of a landowner named Roger PULPHUS in the county of Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, the name PULPHUS appeared in various legal documents and records throughout England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. It is thought that the name may have been associated with certain occupations or trades related to the production or processing of pulp-based products, such as papermaking or textile manufacturing.

One notable individual bearing the PULPHUS surname was Sir William PULPHUS, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his military service and participated in several campaigns during the Hundred Years' War against France.

In the 16th century, the surname PULPHUS gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas PULPHUS (1535-1615), a renowned English writer and poet. He was celebrated for his lyrical works and is considered one of the leading figures of the English Renaissance literary tradition.

Another significant figure was Elizabeth PULPHUS (1602-1672), an English botanist and herbalist who made important contributions to the study of medicinal plants. Her extensive knowledge and research on the properties of various herbs and plants were highly respected during her lifetime.

The PULPHUS name also has a connection to the town of Pulborough in West Sussex, which was originally recorded as "Pulperhers" in the Domesday Book. It is possible that some branches of the PULPHUS family may have derived their surname from this place name or its earlier variants.

Throughout the centuries, the PULPHUS surname has undergone various spelling variations, including PULPHAS, PULPHAS, and PULPHOS, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during earlier periods of English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pulphus

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

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

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