Explore the Family Name Bulgin
The meaning of Bulgin
English (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Middle English bule, bulle ‘bull’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bulgin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bulgin has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 80,812, while in 2010 it had improved to a ranking of 73,005. This represents a positive change of 9.66%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 218 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a growth of 22.02%. The proportion of people with the Bulgin surname per 100k also rose by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #73,005 | 9.66% |
| Count | 218 | 266 | 22.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulgin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some variations among those carrying the Bulgin surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Black saw an increase from 47.71% to 51.88%, a growth of 8.74%. Those identifying as White decreased from 39.45% to 36.84%, a drop of -6.62%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease from 7.34% to 6.39%, a dip of -12.94%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities slightly decreased from 4.59% to 4.51%, a marginal drop of -1.74%. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.71% | 51.88% | 8.74% |
| White | 39.45% | 36.84% | -6.62% |
| Hispanic | 7.34% | 6.39% | -12.94% |
| Two or More Races | 4.59% | 4.51% | -1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |