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

Bulluck, 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 Bulluck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulluck in America

Bulluck is the 23634th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulluck surname appeared 1,073 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 Bulluck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulluck 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 Bulluck

The surname Bulluck is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Norfolk. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bula" and "loc," which together translate to "bull enclosure" or "bull pasture." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who worked with cattle or lived near a pasture where bulls were kept.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Buloc, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname Bulluck.

In the 13th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Bulluck residing in the village of Bulluck, located in Norfolk. This place name is likely derived from the same Old English roots as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Bulluck throughout history include:

1. Richard Bulluck (c. 1535 - 1599), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Lincoln from 1595 until his death.

2. William Bulluck (c. 1560 - 1630), a renowned English physician and botanist who published several influential works on medicinal plants.

3. John Bulluck (c. 1580 - 1648), an English soldier and member of Parliament who fought in the English Civil War on the Parliamentarian side.

4. Mary Bulluck (c. 1620 - 1684), a prominent Quaker preacher and writer who traveled extensively throughout England and the American colonies, advocating for religious freedom.

5. Thomas Bulluck (c. 1675 - 1742), an English architect and builder who designed several notable churches and public buildings in the Georgian style.

The surname Bulluck has also been recorded with various spelling variations over the centuries, including Bullock, Bulloc, and Bullok, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. While the name has spread to other parts of the world due to migration, its origins can be traced back to the rural landscapes of medieval Norfolk, where it was closely associated with the cattle-rearing practices of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulluck

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

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

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