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

Bulach, 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 Bulach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulach in America

Bulach is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulach surname appeared 153 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 Bulach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulach 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 Bulach

The surname Bulach originated in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old Czech word "bula," which means "bull." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with cattle or bull-related occupations.

The Bulach surname first appeared in historical records in the town of Blatná, located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The name was likely adopted by individuals living in or near this town, as it was a common practice for surnames to be derived from place names during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bulach name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae," a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century. This manuscript mentions a certain "Johannes Bulach" as a landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan Bulach (1420-1489) was a prominent Czech theologian and university professor. He taught at the University of Prague and was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology during the Renaissance era.

Another individual of historical significance was Vaclav Bulach (1555-1628), a Czech painter and engraver who lived during the Baroque period. His most notable works included religious paintings and engravings commissioned by churches and noble patrons in Prague and other parts of Bohemia.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Josef Bulach (1732-1805) gained recognition for his service in the Austrian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several battles against the French forces and was awarded various honors for his bravery and leadership.

During the 19th century, the Bulach surname appeared to have spread beyond the Czech lands, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in neighboring regions such as Germany and Austria. One notable example is the German writer and poet, Ernst Bulach (1837-1912), who was known for his works exploring themes of nature and romanticism.

Throughout its history, the Bulach surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Bulak, Bulak, and Bulakh, reflecting regional linguistic influences and changes over time. Regardless of these variations, the name retains its distinctive Czech origins and connection to the region's cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulach

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

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 Bulach 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 Bulach 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 Bulach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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