Find out how popular the last name Boulis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boulis.

Boulis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boulis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boulis in America

Boulis is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boulis surname appeared 239 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Boulis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boulis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boulis

The surname Boulis has its origins in Greece, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "boulis," which means "council" or "advisor." This suggests that the name was originally associated with individuals who served in advisory roles or were members of governing councils.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the Peloponnese region of Greece, particularly in areas such as Sparta and Laconia. Historical records from this period, including local archives and church registries, contain numerous references to individuals with the surname Boulis.

One notable early figure bearing the name was Georgios Boulis, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and active involvement in the local community affairs of Sparta.

As the centuries passed, the Boulis name spread to other parts of Greece, with families settling in regions like Attica and the Greek islands. In the 18th century, a branch of the Boulis family established itself in the city of Chios, where they played a significant role in the island's cultural and economic life.

During the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire (1821-1832), several individuals with the surname Boulis distinguished themselves as soldiers and leaders in the fight for Greek independence. One such figure was Konstantinos Boulis, a renowned military commander who was born in 1790 and led troops in multiple battles against Ottoman forces.

In the 19th century, the Boulis name also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas, as Greek emigrants sought new opportunities abroad. Nikolaos Boulis, born in 1845, was a pioneering Greek-American businessman who settled in New York City and established a successful import-export company.

Another notable figure was Ioannis Boulis, a prominent Greek lawyer and politician who lived from 1860 to 1932. He served as a member of the Greek parliament and was instrumental in shaping legal reforms during his tenure.

While the Boulis surname has maintained its presence in Greece throughout the centuries, it has also been embraced by individuals of Greek descent around the world, carrying with it a rich legacy rooted in the nation's history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boulis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boulis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boulis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boulis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boulis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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