Explore the Family Name Fulmore
The meaning of Fulmore
Possibly an altered form of Fulmer. Compare Fullmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fulmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fulmore was ranked 17,087 in popularity in the year 2000 and moved slightly to a rank of 17,274 by 2010, reflecting a marginal decrease in rank of 1.09%. In terms of count, however, the number of individuals with the Fulmore surname increased from 1,532 to 1,639 during this decade, signifying a growth rate of approximately 7%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively steady, decreasing only slightly from 0.57 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,087 | #17,274 | -1.09% |
| Count | 1,532 | 1,639 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fulmore
The ethnic identity associated with the Fulmore surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 87.4% to 85.78% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White increased modestly from 7.96% to 8.42%. The most significant change occurred within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase from 1.5% to 2.75%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible, while the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 2.61% to 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.4% | 85.78% | -1.85% |
| White | 7.96% | 8.42% | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.75% | 83.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 2.56% | -1.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |