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

Sullins, 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 Sullins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sullins in America

Sullins is the 8765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sullins surname appeared 3,741 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sullins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sullins 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 Sullins

The surname Sullins is believed to have originated in England, with records indicating its presence in various regions of the country as early as the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "sul" or "sol," meaning "muddy or dirty," and "hlinc," meaning "ridge or bank." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near a muddy or dirty ridge or bank.

One of the earliest known records of the name dates back to 1273, where a Roger de Sollinges is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire. The Hundredorum Rolls, also known as the Hundred Rolls, were a series of administrative records compiled in England between 1273 and 1275, providing valuable insights into the names and locations of individuals during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared with various spellings, such as Sullinges, Sullynges, and Solyns, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and their adaptations to local dialects and scribal interpretations. One notable example from this era is John Solynge, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and their owners compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the surname Sullins. However, it is possible that the name may have originated from a place name or location mentioned in the Domesday Book, though there is no definitive evidence to support this.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Sullins continued to appear in various records and documents across England. In the 16th century, a John Sullins was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, dated 1524. Additionally, the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire mention a Thomas Sullins in 1578.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Sullins. One such figure was William Sullins (1671-1738), a prominent merchant and landowner in the county of Oxfordshire. Another notable figure was Sir Robert Sullins (1789-1865), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.

Other individuals with the surname Sullins include:

1. Elizabeth Sullins (1812-1889), an English writer and poet.
2. John Sullins (1825-1901), an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
3. Henry Sullins (1860-1932), a British architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.
4. Margaret Sullins (1901-1987), an American educator and advocate for women's rights.
5. Richard Sullins (1920-2005), a British artist and sculptor renowned for his abstract works.

While the surname Sullins may have evolved and been adapted over time, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in England, where it likely referred to a person living near a muddy or dirty ridge or bank. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sullins

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

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

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