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

Bule, 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 Bule surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bule in America

Bule is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bule surname appeared 183 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 Bule.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bule 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 Bule

The surname BULE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bule," which referred to a bull or young bull. The name may have been given as a nickname to someone who was strong, sturdy, or had a bull-like appearance or temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BULE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Radulfus Bule is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, which tracked payments made to the Crown.

In the 13th century, the surname BULE appeared in various spellings, such as Bule, Bulle, and Bulle, in various records and documents across different regions of England. This variation in spelling was common during this time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

A notable person with the surname BULE was Sir John Bule, a prominent figure in the 14th century. He was a member of the English Parliament and served as a Justice of the Peace for Gloucestershire. Sir John Bule was born around 1320 and died in 1395.

Another individual of historical significance bearing the surname BULE was Thomas Bule, an English merchant and explorer who lived during the 16th century. He was involved in establishing trade routes and exploring new territories for England. Thomas Bule was born in 1525 and died in 1598.

In the 17th century, the surname BULE is found in connection with several place names in England, such as Bule Hill in Gloucestershire and Bule Grange in Wiltshire. These place names may have derived from individuals with the surname BULE who were landowners or residents in those areas.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname BULE was William Bule, an English clergyman and author. He was born in 1710 and died in 1785. William Bule wrote several religious texts and sermons that were widely published during his lifetime.

Another individual of note with the surname BULE was Elizabeth Bule, an English artist and painter who lived in the 19th century. She was born in 1820 and died in 1890. Elizabeth Bule is known for her landscape paintings depicting various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bule

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

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

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