Explore the Family Name Bulford
The meaning of Bulford
English: habitational name from Bulford in Wiltshire or, less probably, from a lost place called Bulford in Strensall (North Yorkshire).
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How common is the last name Bulford in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bulford has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 83,004 with 211 individuals bearing it, equivalent to 0.08 per 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, the rank had slid down to 89,753, with the count slightly dipping to 206, thus representing 0.07 per 100,000 people. The changes represent an 8.13% drop in rank and a 2.37% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #89,753 | -8.13% |
| Count | 211 | 206 | -2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulford
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those who identify as White form the majority of the Bulford surname bearers. This group increased from 80.57% in 2000 to 84.47% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic ethnicity, which saw a rise from 3.32% to 5.34%. However, Bulford individuals identifying as Black decreased from 10.90% to 8.74%. The information for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged at 0%, while those identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.79% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.57% | 84.47% | 4.84% |
| Black | 10.9% | 8.74% | -19.82% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 5.34% | 60.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |