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

Bultsma, 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 Bultsma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bultsma in America

Bultsma is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bultsma surname appeared 165 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 Bultsma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bultsma 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 Bultsma

The surname Bultsma is of Dutch origin, originating in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Dutch word "bult," meaning a bump or protuberance, combined with the suffix "-sma," which denotes a person or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bultsma name can be traced back to a residential registry in the city of Groningen in 1597, where a certain Evert Bultsma was listed as a resident. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Groningen region and gradually spread to other parts of the Netherlands.

During the 17th century, several individuals bearing the Bultsma surname were mentioned in various historical documents, such as legal records and church registers. One notable figure was Jurjen Bultsma, a merchant from the city of Leeuwarden, who was born in 1635 and played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

In the 18th century, the Bultsma name appeared to have gained recognition beyond the Dutch borders. In 1762, a German scholar named Johann Friedrich Bultsma published a treatise on classical literature, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of Europe.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the Bultsma surname. Pieter Bultsma (1818-1892) was a renowned Dutch lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament. Another notable figure was Gerrit Bultsma (1855-1924), a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

As the 20th century dawned, the Bultsma name continued to be well-represented in various fields. Hendrik Bultsma (1901-1978) was a respected Dutch architect who designed several iconic buildings in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Janna Bultsma (1923-2007) was a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology.

It is important to note that while this overview provides a glimpse into the history and evolution of the Bultsma surname, it is by no means exhaustive. The name's origins and its various bearers may have left footprints in other historical records and archives yet to be explored.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bultsma

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

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

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