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

Bules, 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 Bules surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bules in America

Bules is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bules surname appeared 187 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 Bules.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bules 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 Bules

The surname BULES originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "bula," which means "bull." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with bulls, such as a cattle rancher or a bullfighter.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BULES surname can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document listed various noble families and their properties in the regions of Castile and León.

During the 15th century, the BULES name appeared in several historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon. For instance, a nobleman named Juan BULES was mentioned in a land grant issued by King Juan II of Aragon in 1458.

In the 16th century, the BULES surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable figure was Pedro BULES, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived from 1525 to 1589. He was known for his extensive trade dealings with the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a BULES family in the town of Carmona, near Seville. This family produced several influential members, including Diego BULES (1612-1682), who served as a magistrate in the local court.

In the 18th century, the BULES name spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the New World. One notable individual was María BULES (1745-1823), a renowned writer and poet who was born in Havana, Cuba.

As the BULES surname continued to spread throughout the Spanish-speaking world, it underwent various spelling variations, such as BULÉS, BULEZ, and BULLEZ. Additionally, some individuals with the surname adopted compound surnames, such as BULES-GARCÍA or BULES-RODRÍGUEZ.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bules

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

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

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