Fullmer

Fullmer Meaning & Origin

About Fullmer
The surname Fullmer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vulmære," meaning "bird catcher" or "fowler." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were skilled in catching or trapping birds. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Fullmer, Fulmer, or Vollmer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fullmer: 4,585
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fullmer 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 Fullmer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLMR
🗽 NYSIIS
FANA
🔊 Soundex
F04506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F UH1 L M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfʊlmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F456

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fullmer in Braille

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

The name Fullmer in braille

How to sign the name Fullmer using Sign Language

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

The name Fullmer in sign language

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