Explore the Family Name Fulwider
The meaning of Fulwider
Americanized form of Swiss German Vollenweider.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fulwider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fulwider saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 32939 to rank 35096, representing a change of -6.55. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased by 2.13%, from 656 in the year 2000 down to 642 in 2010. The proportion of the Fulwider surname per 100k population similarly dipped by 8.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #35,096 | -6.55% |
| Count | 656 | 642 | -2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fulwider
In terms of ethnicity, the Fulwider surname saw some significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identity fell by 27.10% and 23.77% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also declined by 36.07%. Meanwhile, the portion of those identifying as two or more races saw a considerable increase of 129.51%. White and Hispanic proportions remained fairly stable, with a slight increase of 0.10% for Whites and a minor decrease of 5.58% for Hispanics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.94% | 90.03% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.12% | 3.89% | -5.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.8% | 129.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.44% | 1.56% | -36.07% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0.93% | -23.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 0.78% | -27.1% |