Explore the Family Name Cullis
The meaning of Cullis
English: variant of Collis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cullis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cullis saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked as the 87,348th most popular surname in 2000, but moved down to the 91,221st position in 2010, indicating a decrease in its popularity by 4.43%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased slightly from 198 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, a growth of 2.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #91,221 | -4.43% |
| Count | 198 | 202 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cullis
The ethnicity associated with the surname Cullis is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.42% of people with this surname identified themselves as White, though this figure fell slightly to 89.60% in 2010. The census also showed an appearance of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities among those carrying the Cullis surname in 2010, which were not present in 2000. During the same period, however, there was a complete disappearance of individuals identifying with two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.42% | 89.6% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |