FULKER
Fulker
The Fulker surname has its origin in medieval England, deriving from the Old English word 'fulc,' meaning to support or to defend. It is believed to have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a soldier or a defender.
The Fulker name has been predominantly found in the East Anglia region of England, particularly in counties such as Norfolk and Suffolk. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Fulker have spread to other parts of the country and abroad.
The Fulker surname has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Foulker, Fowker, and Fulker. Variants of the name can be traced back to medieval times, with records dating as far back as the 13th century.
Individuals with the Fulker surname have been noted in various historical records, including parish registers, census data, and probate records. The name has been associated with a diverse range of occupations and social statuses over the centuries.
Today, the Fulker surname continues to be borne by individuals both in the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The name carries with it a heritage rich in English history and a connection to the traditions and culture of the British Isles.
Typical given names associated with the Fulker surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Roy
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Laura
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Fulcher
- Foulger
- Futcher
- Folger
- Fluker
- Flucker
- Folker
- Flicker
- Felker
- Falker
- Foulker
- Fooker
- Fulke
- Fallegger
- Falquero
- Faulker
- Felicker
- Fellgar
- Fielker
- Filgueira
- Flaker
- Flaugher
- Flecker
- Flegar
- Flewker
- Floccari
- Flocker
- Folgar
- Follagar
- Fookeer
- Foulcker
- Foulgar
- Foulkard
- Fowker
- Fucker
- Fuker
- Fulcker
- Fulkerson
- Fulkes
- Fulkner
- Fullagar
- Fullagher
- Fullegar
- Fulligar
- Vleggaar
- Voelcker
- Voelker
- Volcker
- Volker
- Voulgari
- Vulgar
- Vulgor
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 730 people named Fulker in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,385th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Fulker.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Fulker
- David Fulker - Behavioural geneticist (1937 to 1998)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.