FULCHER
Fulcher
Fulcher is a surname of Old French origin that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French personal name "Fulcher", which itself is derived from the Germanic elements folk meaning "people" and heri meaning "army". The surname Fulcher is classified as being of early medieval English origin and is therefore recorded in various spellings including Fulcher, Folcher, Foulcher, Foucher, Fuch, and Futch.
The Fulcher surname is primarily found in England, particularly in the southern regions. Individuals bearing the Fulcher name have been documented in records dating back to the early medieval period. Over the centuries, many bearers of the surname Fulcher have shown resilience and contributed to various fields such as literature, science, and the arts.
Today, the Fulcher surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Norman influence on British society.
There are approximately 3,039 people named Fulcher in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,959th most common surname in Britain. Around 47 in a million people in Britain are named Fulcher.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gail
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Marie
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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