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

Bullert, 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 Bullert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bullert in America

Bullert is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bullert surname appeared 173 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 Bullert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bullert 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 Bullert

The surname Bullert is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Middle High German word "bulle," meaning "bull," which suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with bulls or cattle.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bullert can be found in medieval German records and documents, such as the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," which contains a reference to a person named "Bullert" in the 13th century. This indicates that the name has been present in the region for several centuries.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Bullert was Johann Bullert (1522-1595), a German theologian and Reformer who was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Nuremberg and played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Martin Luther throughout Germany.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Bullert (1787-1859), a German painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works are considered important examples of the Biedermeier artistic style, which was popular in Central Europe during the early 19th century.

In the 18th century, there are records of a family named Bullert residing in the town of Gerstetten, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. The name appears in local church records and land registries, indicating that the family had established roots in the area.

The name Bullert has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Bullertshausen, a small village in Bavaria, which likely derives its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Bullert.

Additionally, the surname Bullert has been recorded in various spellings throughout history, including Bullerdt, Bullardt, and Bullart, further attesting to its longevity and evolution over time.

While not an exhaustive list, these are some of the notable individuals and historical references associated with the surname Bullert, reflecting its deep roots and significance within German history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bullert

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

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

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