2010
#103,181
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Bulux
A name of French origin meaning "from Buleux", a place in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 235 Americans carry the last name Bulux. That puts it at #95,461 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,458,529 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bulux surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
235
1 in 1,458,529
Census rank
#95,461
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
205
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 205 bearers of the surname Bulux in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 95461st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bulux, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bulux
Among Census respondents with the surname Bulux, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bulux bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bulux surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.1% · 197
- White2.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bulux
Bulux appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#95,461
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 205
+31 bearers (+17.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 7,720 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #103,181 | 174 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #95,461 | 205 | 0.07 | +31 bearers (+17.8%) | Up 7,720 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bulux surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,181 | #95,461 | 7.5% |
| Count | 174 | 205 | 17.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 14.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bulux bearers went from 174 to 205 (+17.8% change). The surname moved up 7,720 positions in the national ranking, going from #103,181 to #95,461.
FAQ
Bulux surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bulux?
Name Census estimates that about 235 living Americans carry the surname Bulux. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,458,529 residents.
How common is Bulux?
Bulux ranks #95,461 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 205 people with the surname Bulux. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (235), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bulux.
Has Bulux become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bulux went from 174 recorded bearers to 205. That is an increase of 31 (+17.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #103,181 to #95,461.
What does the Census say about the background of Bulux?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bulux, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bulux in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (197 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bulux appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.1%), White (2.0%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bulux (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bulux mean?
A name of French origin meaning "from Buleux", a place in France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bulux (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bulux?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.