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

Bulla, 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 Bulla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulla in America

Bulla is the 22144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulla surname appeared 1,167 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 Bulla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulla 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 Bulla

The surname Bulla has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "bulla," which refers to a circular ornament or a type of seal. This surname may have been originally given to those who worked with seals or were involved in official administrative roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bulla can be found in the historic city of Bologna, Italy, where the Bulla family was prominent in the 13th century. Records from that time mention several members of the family, including Iacopo Bulla, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived from around 1220 to 1290.

In the 14th century, the name Bulla appeared in various documents and records across Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. For instance, a certain Giovanni Bulla was mentioned in a legal document from Florence in 1352, indicating the presence of the family in that area.

As the surname spread across Italy, it also adopted variations in spelling, such as Bulli, Bulo, and Bulo. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One notable figure bearing the surname Bulla was Francesco Bulla, a renowned Italian painter who lived from 1592 to 1668. His works are displayed in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic talent of the Bulla family.

Another prominent individual was Gaspare Bulla, a Venetian philosopher and writer who lived from 1650 to 1720. He authored several influential works on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the Bulla surname gained recognition with the birth of Edoardo Bulla, an Italian architect and urban planner who lived from 1830 to 1895. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban projects in Milan and other cities in northern Italy.

While the surname Bulla has its roots in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Italy, where it was closely associated with official roles, administration, and influential families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulla

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

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

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