Explore the Family Name Fullen
The meaning of Fullen
1. English: occupational name for a fuller (see Fuller), from Old French fulun ‘fuller’. 2. English (Lancashire): branch of this family in Lancashire probably represents a variant of Fulham (see Fullam), reintroduced from Ireland.
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How common is the last name Fullen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fullen has demonstrated a moderate rise in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Fullen was ranked 13,031st most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 12,652nd. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,157 in 2000 to 2,445 in 2010, representing a growth of 13.35%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increment from 0.8 in 2000 to 0.83 in 2010, which is an increase of 3.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,031 | #12,652 | 2.91% |
| Count | 2,157 | 2,445 | 13.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.83 | 3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fullen
Concerning ethnic identity, the distribution of the surname Fullen has undergone some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Fullen surname identified as White (83.03%), followed by Black (11.96%), Hispanic (3.11%), Two or more races (0.83%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.46%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.60%). By 2010, while White remained the majority ethnicity at 82.29%, there was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, going up to 2.37%. However, there were decreases noted in other ethnic identities, such as Black (down to 11.53%), Hispanic (decreasing to 2.94%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (falling to 0.37%). There was only a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising to 0.49% from 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.03% | 82.29% | -0.89% |
| Black | 11.96% | 11.53% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 2.94% | -5.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 2.37% | 185.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.49% | 6.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.37% | -38.33% |