Explore the Family Name Fulwiler
The meaning of Fulwiler
Probably an Americanized form of German Vollweiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fulwiler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fulwiler has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 45,735 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 47,791, indicating a change of -4.5%. However, despite the decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Fulwiler increased slightly from 440 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, presenting a 0.68% change. Although this increase may seem insignificant, it subtly shows that the proportion per 100k people decreased by 6.25%, revealing the name's lessened popularity compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #47,791 | -4.5% |
| Count | 440 | 443 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fulwiler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reflects some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fulwiler between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.86% in 2000 to 91.2% in 2010. Individuals who identified as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.32% to 4.51%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or those belonging to two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these groups made up 1.81% and 1.35% respectively. No change was observed among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 91.2% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 4.51% | 4.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |