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

Bullett, 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 Bullett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bullett in America

Bullett is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bullett surname appeared 313 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 Bullett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bullett 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 Bullett

The surname Bullett is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bule" and "ætt," which together mean "the dweller at the bull pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a field or area where bulls were kept.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bullett can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bulet." This historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England at the time.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name continued to evolve, with variations such as "Bullette" and "Bullett" appearing in various documents and records. It is worth noting that during this period, spellings were often inconsistent due to the lack of standardized orthography.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named John Bullett was recorded as residing in the county of Somerset. Unfortunately, no further details about his life or occupation are available.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a prominent family bearing the surname Bullett in the county of Gloucestershire. One member, William Bullett (1530-1598), was a landowner and respected figure in the local community.

In the 17th century, the name Bullett gained further recognition with the birth of Samuel Bullett (1625-1692), a prominent English theologian and author. He served as a chaplain to King Charles II and published several influential works on religious subjects.

Moving into the 18th century, we find Robert Bullett (1710-1784), a successful merchant and philanthropist from London. He made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and was known for his generosity towards the less fortunate.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Bullett (1816-1879), a renowned architect who designed several noteworthy buildings in London, including the former headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service.

It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the historical presence of the surname Bullett, they represent only a small fraction of the individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bullett

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

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

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