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

Bulik, 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 Bulik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulik in America

Bulik is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulik surname appeared 199 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 Bulik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulik 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 Bulik

The surname BULIK has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "bulka," which means "roll" or "loaf of bread." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with bakers or those involved in the production or trade of bread products.

The earliest recorded instances of the BULIK surname can be found in medieval Polish records and documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. While specific references are scarce, the name appears to have been concentrated in the central and southern regions of Poland during this period.

In the 16th century, the BULIK surname began to spread more widely across Poland, with instances of the name appearing in various towns and villages. One notable figure from this time was Jan BULIK, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Krakow in the late 1500s.

As the centuries passed, the BULIK surname continued to be found throughout Poland, with various spelling variations emerging, such as BULICH, BULICZ, and BULYK. Some of these variants may have been influenced by regional dialects or linguistic shifts over time.

In the 19th century, a number of individuals with the BULIK surname gained prominence in various fields. For example, Stanisław BULIK (1785-1857) was a Polish historian and writer who authored several books on the history of Poland and its people. Another notable figure was Wacław BULIK (1829-1901), a Polish painter and artist known for his landscapes and portraits.

Moving into the 20th century, the BULIK surname continued to be found across Poland, as well as in Polish communities around the world. One notable individual was Tadeusz BULIK (1914-1987), a Polish scientist and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of asteroids and comets.

While the BULIK surname is most closely associated with Poland, it has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries. Overall, the name has a rich history rooted in the Polish language and culture, with various individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark across various fields and disciplines throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulik

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

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

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