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

Bulgarelli, 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 Bulgarelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulgarelli in America

Bulgarelli is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulgarelli surname appeared 203 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 Bulgarelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulgarelli 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 Bulgarelli

The surname Bulgarelli is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. It is derived from the Italian word "Bulgaro," which means "Bulgarian." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as a reference to someone who had immigrated from Bulgaria or had ancestors from that region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bulgarelli can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Bologna, where it appeared in historical records and documents. The name was also found in the renowned Florentine tax records known as the "Estimo" from the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Bulgarelli family emerged as a prominent noble family in the city of Siena, Tuscany. They were known for their involvement in local politics and held influential positions within the city's government. One notable member of this family was Giacomo Bulgarelli (1440-1521), a renowned jurist and professor of law at the University of Siena.

During the Renaissance period, the Bulgarelli name gained further recognition with the birth of Bartolomeo Bulgarelli (1492-1558), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor who worked in cities such as Siena and Rome. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

In the 18th century, the Bulgarelli family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy, with several members holding important positions in the ecclesiastical and military realms. One notable figure was Cardinal Giovanni Bulgarelli (1705-1783), who served as the Archbishop of Ravenna and played a significant role in the Vatican's diplomatic affairs.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bulgarelli was Giuseppe Bulgarelli (1784-1856), a renowned Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in cities like Bologna and Modena.

In the 20th century, the name Bulgarelli gained international recognition through the achievements of Giacomo Bulgarelli (1940-2009), an Italian professional football player who played for the prestigious club Bologna F.C. 1909 and the Italian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Italian football.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulgarelli

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

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

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