FULLMAN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Fullman

Origin of the Surname: Fullman is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Old English word "ful" meaning "full" and "mann" meaning "man". The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was stout or well-fed, or who was in charge of measuring or distributing supplies.

History: The Fullman surname can be traced back to medieval times in England. The surname may have been first used to describe a person whose occupation involved dealing with quantities of food or supplies, such as a steward or warehouse manager.

Notable Bearers:

John Fullman (1838–1914), a British politician known for his work in social reform.
Sarah Fullman (born 1985), a British singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and introspective lyrics.

Variants: Variants of the Fullman surname include Fulman and Fullemann.

Present Day: The Fullman surname is relatively rare today, but can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and amongst the British diaspora. As with many surnames, the Fullman name may have evolved over time through changes in spelling and pronunciation.

There are approximately 337 people named Fullman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Fullman.

Surname type: Occupational name

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
David
James
Joseph
Kenneth
Michael
Neal
Paul
Peter
Ricky
Steven
Timothy
William

Female

Caroline
Christine
Danielle
Donna
Gemma
Hazel
Jane
Janet
Jessica
Jody
Julie
Lorna
Mary
Wendy

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