Fulbright

Fulbright Meaning & Origin

About Fulbright
The surname Fulbright is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ful" meaning "full" and "bright" meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their bright or shining personality. The name may also have been given to someone who had a radiant or glowing complexion. Over time, the surname Fulbright has become a relatively rare surname, primarily found in the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Fulbright is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Fulbright: 3,056
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fulbright based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Fulbright is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLPRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
F04160203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F UH1 L B R AY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈfʊlˌbraΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fulbright in Braille

Here's how to represent Fulbright in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Fulbright in braille

How to sign the name Fulbright using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Fulbright using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fulbright in sign language

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