Explore the Family Name Fulwood
The meaning of Fulwood
English: variant of Fullwood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fulwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fulwood" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fulwood was ranked as the 29,758th most common surname in the United States, with 746 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, the surname had climbed to the 28,552nd position, an increase of 4.05%, and was held by 835 individuals, marking an 11.93% increase in count. Despite these increases, the proportion of the population bearing the Fulwood surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #28,552 | 4.05% |
| Count | 746 | 835 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fulwood
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there has been some shift in the ethnic identities associated with the Fulwood surname from 2000 to 2010. While the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported for privacy reasons, changes occurred within other ethnic groups. The largest percentage increase was seen among those identifying as Two or more races, which rose from 1.34% to 2.51%. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 40.88% to 38.44%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased by 50% though still remained relatively low at 1.20% in 2010. Lastly, the Black community saw a marginal increase from 56.7% to 57.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.7% | 57.37% | 1.18% |
| White | 40.88% | 38.44% | -5.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.51% | 87.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.2% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |