FULLAGAR
Fullagar
Fullagar is a British surname of Medieval English origin. The name is believed to have originated from the Old French personal name "Fulcher," which itself was derived from the Old Germanic name "Fulcher," meaning "people's army."
History
The Fullagar surname has been traced back to early Medieval England, with records showing that the name was first found in Devon, a county in the South West of England. Over the centuries, bearers of the Fullagar surname migrated to different parts of the country, leading to its distribution across various regions.
Notable People
John Fullagar (1874–1959): An Australian physicist and radio astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications.
Jenny Fullagar: A British journalist known for her work in investigative reporting and her contributions to the field of media ethics.
Variants
Variants of the Fullagar surname include Fulagar, Foolagar, and Fulleger.
References
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
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Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 297 people named Fullagar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Fullagar.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Beverley
- Emma
- Gaye
- Gillian
- Jane
- Jeanette
- Kim
- Lucy
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Violet
- Wynsome