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

Vulgamore, 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 Vulgamore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vulgamore in America

Vulgamore is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vulgamore surname appeared 412 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 Vulgamore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vulgamore 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 Vulgamore

The surname Vulgamore is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "fulegh" meaning "fowl" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marshy ground." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near or worked on a marshy area where fowl were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a certain William de Fulghmor is mentioned as residing in Yorkshire. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the Vulgamore family appears to have been well-established in the village of Whalton, Northumberland. Records from this era show various spellings such as Foulghmore, Fulghmor, and Fulghemore, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that time.

A notable figure bearing this surname was John Vulgamore, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Yorkshire during the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents relating to land transactions and business dealings.

During the 16th century, the Vulgamore family had a presence in the city of York, where Thomas Vulgamore (1512-1587) served as a respected alderman and was involved in local governance.

In the 17th century, the name appears in parish records from various parts of northern England, including Northumberland, Durham, and Yorkshire. One prominent individual was Robert Vulgamore (1623-1698), a successful farmer and landowner from Durham.

Another noteworthy figure was William Vulgamore (1745-1818), a clergyman and scholar from Yorkshire who authored several theological works and served as the rector of a parish in Lincolnshire.

As the Vulgamore family spread across different regions of England, variations in spelling emerged, such as Vulgamore, Vulgamor, and Vulgamour, reflecting local dialects and scribal interpretations.

While the surname Vulgamore is not among the most common in England, it has maintained a presence throughout the centuries, with various individuals leaving their mark in various fields, including commerce, agriculture, religion, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vulgamore

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

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

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