Explore the Family Name Fulp
The meaning of Fulp
1. Americanized form of North German Vulp: unexplained. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Pfülb: metonymic occupational name for an upholsterer or cushion maker, or a nickname for a soft person. Compare Fulfer.
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How common is the last name Fulp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fulp has slightly declined in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fulp was ranked 15,225th and by 2010, it moved to 17,120th - a drop of approximately 12.45%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,774 in 2000 to 1,657 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 6.6%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname also fell by about 15.15% from 0.66 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,225 | #17,120 | -12.45% |
| Count | 1,774 | 1,657 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.56 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fulp
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Fulp, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Fulps in 2000 were White (85.68%) and that remained relatively steady in 2010 at 83.28%, marking a minor decline of 2.80%. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 109.32% over the decade, while the number identifying as Hispanic saw an even greater increase, rising by 182.26%. There was virtually no change for those identifying as Black, with percentages remaining nearly stable at 11.61% in 2000 and 11.59% in 2010. For Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the recorded figures were 0% in 2010, suggesting potentially suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.68% | 83.28% | -2.8% |
| Black | 11.61% | 11.59% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 2.47% | 109.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.75% | 182.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |