Fuller

Occupational

Meaning

A craftsman who cleans, thickens, and finishes cloth through a process called fulling.

Etymology

From Old English 'fullere,' derived from 'fullan' meaning 'to full' or 'to clean,' which comes from Latin 'fullo.' The occupation was essential in textile production.

About the Fuller Surname

Fuller is a specialized occupational surname representing skilled textile workers who processed cloth through fulling. The surname reflects the importance of fulling mills in medieval textile production.

Distribution

Found throughout England and common in North America, Australia, and other English-speaking countries.

People with the Fuller Surname

Alvan Fuller

General

Alvan T. Fuller

Lieutenant Governor

Alvan Tufts Fuller

Representative from Massachusetts

Alvin Fuller

Ben Fuller

Major General

Ben H. Fuller

Major General

Benoni Fuller

Hon.

C.A. Fuller

Representative

C.E. Fuller

HONORABLE

Charles Eugene Fuller

Representative from Illinois

Charles Fuller

J.K. FULLER

Doctor

Melville Fuller

Chief Justice

Robert Fuller

Commander

STUART FULLER

J.

W.H. FULLER

Walter D. Fuller

Head of the Curtis Publishing Co.