How common is the Filler surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Filler in the United States.

Are there Filler soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 77 soldiers with the Filler surname appear in Civil War records.

Filler

Q: What does the surname Filler mean?

The surname Filler means "One who fills, or possibly a person who works with felt or fulling cloth.". It is of German/English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who fills, or possibly a person who works with felt or fulling cloth.

Etymology

From German or English 'fill' with the agent suffix '-er', or possibly from Middle High German 'Füller' relating to fulling cloth. The occupational meaning suggests textile or general labor work.

About the Filler Surname

An occupational surname indicating someone engaged in filling work or textile production. The name may have originated in either German or English-speaking regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German-speaking regions and English-speaking countries.

Filler Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Filler Surname

Alvin Filler

Quick Facts

Origin: German/English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: German and English records, medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 1,000

War Records

77 soldiers with the Filler surname found in Civil War records.

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