Explore the Family Name Bulat
The meaning of Bulat
1. Polish (Bułat): from bułat ‘scimitar’, a word of Russian (and ultimately of Persian) origin, presumably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a swordsmith. 2. Turkish, Moldovan, Serbian, and Croatian: nickname for a very strong man or perhaps a metonymic occupational name from Turkish bulat ‘steel’, a word of Persian origin. As a Turkish name it is also ornamental. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Stanislawa.
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How common is the last name Bulat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bulat has experienced a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 55,003 to 55,386, a change of -0.7%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 6.0%, from 350 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people has remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #55,386 | -0.7% |
| Count | 350 | 371 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulat
In terms of ethnicity, there have been some changes over the decade according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as White represented the majority of the Bulat surname holders at 92.29%. By 2010, while still the majority, this number had decreased to 85.18%. The Hispanic representation within this surname group increased by 62.80% during the same period, from 6.29% to 10.24%. A small percentage were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black for the first time in 2010, at 2.16% and 1.35%, respectively. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, nor in the Two or More Races category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 85.18% | -7.7% |
| Hispanic | 6.29% | 10.24% | 62.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |