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

Bultman, 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 Bultman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bultman in America

Bultman is the 22421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bultman surname appeared 1,148 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 Bultman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bultman 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 Bultman

The surname Bultman is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch words "bult" and "man," where "bult" referred to a small hill or mound, and "man" meant a person or individual. The name likely denoted someone who lived on or near a small hill or mound.

This surname is closely related to other Dutch surnames such as Bultmann, Bultman, and Bultmanns, which share a similar etymological background. In early records, the name appeared with various spellings, including Bultman, Bultmann, Bultmans, and Bultmans, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bultman can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where a reference to a person named Bultman is documented in a medieval manuscript from the 13th century. This suggests that the surname was already in use during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bultman. For instance, Rudolph Bultman (1884-1976) was a renowned German Lutheran theologian and scholar of the New Testament. He made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies and is particularly known for his work on demythologization.

Another prominent figure was Ryk Bultman (1836-1921), a Dutch author and journalist who wrote several novels and plays depicting life in the Netherlands during the 19th century. His works, such as "De Jonker" and "De Pastoorsvriend," provide valuable insights into Dutch culture and society at the time.

In the realm of academia, Rudolf Bultmann (1892-1963) was a German professor of New Testament studies who taught at the University of Marburg. His influential work, "The History of the Synoptic Tradition," explored the formation and development of the Gospels and their literary relationships.

The name Bultman has also been associated with various places and locations. For example, Bultmanns Hoff was a historic farm in the German state of Lower Saxony, named after a family with the surname Bultman who likely owned or resided there in the past.

Additionally, the Bultman House, a historic building located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, was named after its original owner, Johann Bultman, a German immigrant who constructed the house in the mid-19th century.

While the surname Bultman may not be as widely known as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bultman

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

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

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