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

Bulington, 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 Bulington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulington in America

Bulington is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulington surname appeared 182 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 Bulington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulington 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 Bulington

The surname "Bulington" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an old place name. One possible origin is the town of Bullington in Lincolnshire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Bulinctone." This place name may have originated from the Old English words "bula" meaning "bull" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "farmstead," suggesting a connection to cattle farming.

Another potential source is the village of Bullington in Hampshire, which was mentioned in records as early as the 13th century. This location's name may have evolved from the Old English words "byll" meaning "hill" and "tun," referring to a settlement on a hill.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Bulington date back to the 14th century. In 1327, a John de Bulington was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. Additionally, a William Bulington was mentioned in the Poll Tax Records of Yorkshire in 1379.

One notable historical figure with this surname was Sir John Bulington, a 15th-century English soldier and Member of Parliament. He served as a knight of the shire for Nottinghamshire in 1433 and fought in the Hundred Years' War against France.

Another individual of note was Thomas Bulington, who lived in the 16th century and was a wealthy merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire. Records show that he owned several properties in and around the town of Bullington.

In the 17th century, a man named Richard Bulington gained prominence as a successful merchant and ship owner in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and is believed to have contributed to the growth of the city's economy during that era.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a renowned painter named William Bulington (1737-1813) who was known for his landscapes and portraits. Some of his works are still displayed in galleries and museums across England.

Finally, in the 19th century, a scholar and clergyman named Henry Bulington (1825-1901) made significant contributions to the field of theology and religious studies. He served as a professor at Oxford University and authored several influential books on biblical interpretation and church history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulington

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

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

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