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

Bulanek, 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 Bulanek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulanek in America

Bulanek is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulanek surname appeared 107 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 Bulanek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulanek 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 Bulanek

The surname Bulanek originates from Poland, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "bulan," meaning a chestnut-colored horse. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person associated with horses or stables, possibly a stable worker or horse trader.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bulanek surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan Bulanek was mentioned in 1587. Another early reference is found in the court records of the nearby village of Nowy Sacz, where a Tomasz Bulanek was listed as a witness in a land dispute in 1612.

While not as prominent as some other Polish surnames, the Bulanek name has been represented throughout history by various individuals. One notable bearer was Andrzej Bulanek (1676-1738), a respected artisan and master woodcarver from the city of Torun. His intricate woodwork can still be admired in several churches and buildings across the region.

Another Bulanek of note was Katarzyna Bulanek (1804-1879), a philanthropist and benefactor from the village of Lipnica Murowana. She donated a substantial portion of her inheritance to establish a school and library for the local community, which still bears her name today.

In the 20th century, Stanislaw Bulanek (1914-1985) gained recognition as a writer and poet, publishing several collections of verse that explored themes of rural life and Polish identity. His works were widely acclaimed and earned him several literary awards during his lifetime.

Historically, variations of the Bulanek spelling have included Bulaniek, Bulaniecki, and Bulanowski, all of which can be traced back to the original Polish root word. While not a particularly widespread surname, Bulanek has maintained a consistent presence in various regions of Poland over the centuries, reflecting its humble yet enduring origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulanek

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

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

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