Fullertons

Fullertons is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from the Middle English personal name "Fuller," referring to a person who fulled cloth, a process of thickening and cleaning wool. The "-ton" suffix indicates a settlement or town. Therefore, Fullertons likely originated as a toponymic surname, meaning "dweller at the fuller's town." The name is found in various spellings throughout English history, including Ffullerton and Ffullertoun.

Historically, the Fullerton surname has been associated with Scotland, particularly with the region of Ayrshire. The Fullertons of that Ilk were a prominent family in the medieval period, holding lands and titles. Branches of the family spread to other parts of Scotland and eventually to other English-speaking countries. Notable individuals with the surname have contributed to various fields, including politics, military service, and the arts. The distribution of the surname today is found in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, reflecting historical migration patterns. The exact origins and early lineage of specific Fullerton families can be complex and are often traced through genealogical research.