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

Bullwinkle, 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 Bullwinkle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bullwinkle in America

Bullwinkle is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bullwinkle surname appeared 106 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 Bullwinkle.

The history of the last name Bullwinkle

The surname BULLWINKLE has its origins in the English county of Northamptonshire, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bulla" meaning "a bull" and "wincle" meaning "a bend or corner," possibly referring to a homestead or farm located on a bend in a river or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1275, where a William Bullwyncle is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Weedon Lois. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Northamptonshire in 1327, with entries for John Bullwyncle and Robert Bullwyncle.

In the 15th century, the BULLWINKLE name was present in various parts of Northamptonshire, as well as neighboring counties such as Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The surname was sometimes spelled as Bullwinkle, Bullwynckle, or Bullwynkle, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in medieval times.

Noteworthy individuals bearing the BULLWINKLE surname include:

1. Richard BULLWINKLE (c. 1490 - 1565), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Daventry, Northamptonshire, who served as a member of Parliament for the borough in 1542 and 1547.

2. John BULLWINKLE (1612 - 1685), a prominent Puritan minister and author from Northamptonshire, known for his work "The Sinner's Guide to Repentance" published in 1658.

3. Elizabeth BULLWINKLE (1736 - 1812), a notable philanthropist and benefactor from Buckinghamshire, who bequeathed a significant portion of her estate to establish a school for underprivileged children in the village of Steeple Claydon.

4. William BULLWINKLE (1798 - 1876), a respected architect and surveyor from Oxfordshire, who designed several churches and public buildings in the county during the 19th century.

5. Henry BULLWINKLE (1864 - 1942), an influential educator and headmaster of Northampton School for Boys, known for his progressive teaching methods and commitment to students' overall development.

The BULLWINKLE surname, with its roots in the English countryside, has a rich history spanning several centuries, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the fabric of their local communities and leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bullwinkle

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

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 Bullwinkle 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.

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

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