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

Bulux, 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 Bulux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bulux in America

Bulux is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bulux surname appeared 174 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 Bulux.

The history of the last name Bulux

The surname BULUX has its origins in the Balkan region, specifically in the areas now known as Albania and Kosovo. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th century, derived from the Albanian word "buluk," which refers to a small military unit or brigade. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were part of or led such units.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BULUX can be found in a manuscript from the mid-16th century, which documents a land dispute in the region of Prizren, Kosovo. The document mentions a certain Gjergj BULUX, who was involved in the dispute as a witness or party. Unfortunately, no specific dates are provided for this individual.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several official records from the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over the Balkan region at the time. These records include tax registers and census documents, indicating that families bearing the surname BULUX were present in various towns and villages throughout Albania and Kosovo.

One notable figure with the surname BULUX was Mehmet BULUX, a military commander who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his role in defending the city of Shkodra (modern-day Albania) against Venetian forces during the Morean War (1684-1699). While his exact dates of birth and death are unknown, historical accounts suggest he was active in the latter part of the 17th century.

Another individual of note was Hasan BULUX, a scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Prizren, Kosovo, around 1720 and is known for his contributions to Albanian literature, particularly his poetic works. His exact date of death is uncertain, but it is believed to have occurred in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the surname BULUX continued to be present in various parts of the Balkan region. One notable figure from this period was Ismail BULUX, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Korça, Albania. He was born in 1812 and played an important role in the economic and social life of the city until his death in 1885.

Another individual worth mentioning is Fatmir BULUX, a renowned artist and painter from the early 20th century. He was born in Shkodra, Albania, in 1892 and gained recognition for his distinctive style and depictions of rural life in the Balkan region. Fatmir BULUX passed away in 1965, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.

It is worth noting that the surname BULUX has also been found in various spellings and variations, such as BULUKXHI, BULUKÇI, and BULUKAJ, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the influence of different alphabets and scripting systems used in the Balkan region over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bulux

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

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

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