Fuller Surname Origin & Meaning
/Fool-er/Fuller is most likely a surname of American origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Fuller is of English origin, derived from the occupation of a fuller, a person who processed woolen cloth by cleaning and thickening it. It dates back to medieval times and was often given to those who worked in this trade.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Anglo-American) 74% -
British (Anglo-Celtic) 16% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Fuller
Famous People Named Fuller
Famous people with the surname Fuller include Buckminster Fuller, an American architect and inventor; William Fuller, a British Army officer; and Robert Fuller, an American actor.
Fuller Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.