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

Bulleri, 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 Bulleri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulleri in America

Bulleri is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulleri surname appeared 131 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 Bulleri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulleri 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 Bulleri

The surname Bulleri is of Italian origin, dating back to the late medieval period in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bulla," which means "seal" or "stamp," suggesting that the name may have been associated with a person who worked as a seal-maker or a scribe.

In the 14th century, the name Bulleri can be found in various historical records from the city of Florence. One notable mention is in the Libro d'Oro, a register of Florentine nobility, where a certain Guido Bulleri is listed as a prominent citizen and merchant.

The earliest known record of the Bulleri name dates back to 1387, when a Giovanni Bulleri is mentioned in the archives of the Republic of Siena. This suggests that the name had spread beyond Florence and was present in other parts of Tuscany.

In the 15th century, the name Bulleri appears in the records of the Medici family, the powerful rulers of Florence. A certain Piero Bulleri is mentioned as a court artist and sculptor who worked on various commissions for the Medici.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Bulleri family gained recognition in the arts and sciences. One notable figure was Tommaso Bulleri (1490-1562), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who taught at the University of Pisa and contributed to the advancement of trigonometry.

Another prominent individual was Lucrezia Bulleri (1535-1598), a celebrated poet and writer who was part of the literary circle of the Accademia Fiorentina. Her works were widely published and praised during her lifetime.

In the 17th century, the Bulleri name can be found in the records of the Pontifical State, suggesting that some members of the family had migrated to the papal territories. One such individual was Carlo Bulleri (1610-1678), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal Courts.

Throughout the centuries, the Bulleri name has been associated with various places in Tuscany, such as the town of Bulleri near Siena, which may have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname.

While the Bulleri name has persisted over time, it has also undergone various spelling variations, including Bullari, Bulleri, and Bullieri, reflecting the regional linguistic differences within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulleri

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

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

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