Explore the Family Name Fullman
The meaning of Fullman
1. Americanized form of North German Fullmann: variant of Vollmann (see Vollman). 2. English: possibly a Middle English nickname from foul, ful ‘foul, dirty’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Fullman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fullman experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 41,596th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 45,804th position, marking a decrease of approximately 10.12 percent. During this same period, the count or number of people with this surname also decreased from 493 to 466, showing a drop of around 5.48 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #45,804 | -10.12% |
| Count | 493 | 466 | -5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fullman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fullman. The white demographic was the most common ethnicity attached to this surname in both years, although there was a noticeable decrease of about 8.79 percent from 2000 to 2010. The next prevalent ethnicity, Black, saw an increase from 25.56 percent to 30.47 percent between these years. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic represented 3.25 percent of all Fullmans in 2000, and this figure rose significantly by 38.77 percent to reach 4.51 percent in 2010. The groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both were at zero for both years. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races were relatively stable, with a small decrease of about 6.01 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.17% | 63.09% | -8.79% |
| Black | 25.56% | 30.47% | 19.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 4.51% | 38.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.72% | -6.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |