Nulty

Nulty is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from a topographical or locational name, possibly relating to a place with a "noll" or "knoll" in its name, suggesting a small hill or mound. Alternatively, it may stem from a personal name or a nickname. The surname is relatively uncommon.

Records of the Nulty surname can be found in various historical documents, particularly in England. Like many surnames, its presence and distribution would have been influenced by migration patterns over centuries. Individuals with the Nulty surname have contributed to society in diverse fields, though specific prominent figures are not widely documented in general historical accounts.

The Nulty surname is not associated with any specific heraldic crest or coat of arms that is universally recognized as belonging to all bearers of the name. Family crests are typically specific to individual branches of a family that have established their own heraldry. The modern distribution of the Nulty surname likely reflects historical settlement patterns and more recent global migration.