As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A village on the Thames, England, and derives its name from the Saxon Fullen, fowl, and ham, that is, the house or village of fowl. Either from the house noted for its good living, or from the neighborhood producing good poultry.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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