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

Bullington, 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 Bullington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bullington in America

Bullington is the 8250th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bullington surname appeared 4,015 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bullington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bullington 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 Bullington

The surname Bullington is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "byl" meaning a hill or ridge, and "ing" denoting a place name. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a prominent hill or ridge.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in various English counties, such as Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. One of the earliest documented references is found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mentions a Robert de Bullindon.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various spellings, including Bullingdon, Bullingdun, and Bullington, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, the Bullington surname was documented in the parish records of Oxfordshire, where a notable family bearing the name resided in the village of Bullingdon. This village likely contributed to the widespread use of the surname in the region.

One of the earliest prominent individuals with the surname was Sir Thomas Bullington, a wealthy landowner and member of the English gentry who lived in the late 15th century. He was a benefactor of the Church and a respected figure in Oxfordshire.

Another notable figure was William Bullington, born in 1630, who served as a captain in the English Civil War and fought for the Parliamentarian forces. His military exploits and dedication to the cause earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 18th century, the Bullington family had established itself as a prominent landholding family in Gloucestershire. John Bullington (1712-1789) was a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

Moving into the 19th century, the Reverend John Bullington (1809-1885) was a respected Anglican clergyman and author, known for his theological writings and his service as the vicar of a parish in Wiltshire.

Throughout its history, the Bullington surname has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, military service, clergy, and local governance, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bullington

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

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

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