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

Bulos, 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 Bulos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulos in America

Bulos is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulos surname appeared 143 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 Bulos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bulos 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 Bulos

The surname BULOS is believed to have originated in Lebanon, with roots dating back to the early 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "bulus," which means "sweet cherry" or "cherry tree." This name likely originated as a descriptor or nickname for someone who lived near or worked with cherry trees.

In the early 1800s, records show the name BULOS appearing in various regions of Lebanon, particularly in the areas around Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Some of the earliest documented instances of this surname can be found in church records and tax rolls from that time period.

One notable historical reference to the name BULOS comes from the diaries of a French traveler named Louis de Baudicour, who visited Lebanon in the 1830s. In his writings, he mentions encountering a family with the surname BULOS in the village of Bhamdoun, near Beirut.

The first recorded individual with the surname BULOS is believed to be Youssef BULOS, born in the late 18th century in the village of Ghazir, near Beirut. Another early example is Mikhail BULOS, born in 1812 in the village of Broumana, also in the Mount Lebanon region.

As the BULOS family grew and spread throughout Lebanon and beyond, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as BOULOS, BOULOSS, and BULOSS. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or regional pronunciations.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname BULOS. One example is Joseph BULOS (1860-1932), a prominent Lebanese writer and poet who contributed significantly to the literary renaissance in Lebanon during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another notable figure was Khalil BULOS (1878-1954), a Lebanese-American businessman and philanthropist who established one of the first Arabic-language newspapers in the United States, called "Al-Huda" (The Guidance).

In the field of medicine, Dr. Adnan BULOS (1920-2005) was a renowned Lebanese-American cardiologist and professor at the University of Michigan, known for his pioneering work in cardiac catheterization techniques.

Elias BULOS (1836-1908) was a prominent Lebanese educator and religious leader who played a significant role in establishing schools and educational institutions in Lebanon during the late 19th century.

Additionally, George BULOS (1915-1996) was a Lebanese-American artist and sculptor, whose works are featured in various galleries and public spaces across the United States and Lebanon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulos

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

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

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