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

Bulleit, 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 Bulleit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulleit in America

Bulleit is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulleit surname appeared 115 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 Bulleit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulleit 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 Bulleit

The surname BULLEIT is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "bulloc," which referred to a young male bovine or a small bull. This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was strong, sturdy, or perhaps even ill-tempered like a bull.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BULLEIT can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century, where a certain William Bullok is mentioned. This indicates that the surname was already in use by that time, though variations in spelling were common in those days.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the BULLEIT surname appeared in various records across England, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, which listed a Richard Bullock. In the 14th century, the name was also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a John Bullok was recorded.

As the spelling of surnames became more standardized during the 16th and 17th centuries, the BULLEIT variant emerged, likely influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors. One notable bearer of this spelling was John Bulleit (1570-1645), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Shropshire.

Another prominent figure associated with the BULLEIT name was Sir Thomas Bulleit (1615-1690), a successful merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1681. He was knighted by King Charles II for his contributions to the city's prosperity.

In the 18th century, the BULLEIT surname spread beyond England as some bearers immigrated to the American colonies. One such individual was George Bulleit (1725-1807), a farmer and landowner who settled in Virginia. His descendants later moved westward and established themselves in Kentucky, where they became involved in the bourbon whiskey industry.

Another notable figure was Samuel Bulleit (1780-1853), a frontiersman and explorer who is credited with blazing the Wilderness Road, a critical route for settlers heading into Kentucky and Tennessee. A county in the state of Kentucky was named in his honor.

Throughout its history, the BULLEIT surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from landowners and merchants to farmers and frontiersmen. Its origins as a nickname related to strength and stubbornness have persisted, and the name continues to be carried by individuals around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulleit

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

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

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