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

Bulgrin, 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 Bulgrin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulgrin in America

Bulgrin is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulgrin surname appeared 334 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 Bulgrin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulgrin 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 Bulgrin

The surname BULGRIN originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. It is derived from the Old English words "burg" and "gryn," meaning "fortified town" and "green," respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a fortified town or settlement surrounded by greenery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BULGRIN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population prior to the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Burgrin" and "Burgryn" were documented in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire. These rolls were administrative documents that recorded financial transactions and taxation within the county.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name BULGRIN was Sir John Bulgrin, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another prominent individual with the surname BULGRIN was William Bulgrin, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Yorkshire during the 15th century. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his support for the House of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses.

In the 16th century, the name BULGRIN was often associated with various place names in Yorkshire, such as Bulgrins Field and Bulgrins Croft, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the region.

One notable example from this period is Thomas Bulgrin, born in 1534, who was a scholar and translator of classical texts. He attended the University of Cambridge and is renowned for his English translations of works by ancient Greek philosophers.

During the 17th century, the surname BULGRIN continued to be found in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. One notable individual from this time was Elizabeth Bulgrin, born in 1612, who was a prominent figure in the Puritan movement and a vocal advocate for religious reform.

Throughout its history, the surname BULGRIN has maintained a strong connection to its Yorkshire roots, with many families bearing this name residing in the region for generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulgrin

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

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

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