Explore the Family Name Bulick
The meaning of Bulick
1. Altered form of English Bullick: probably a habitational name from Bolwick in Norfolk or Bulwick in Northamptonshire, named in Old English with bula ‘bull’ + wīc ‘outlying settlement’. The surname is now found mainly in northern Ireland. 2. Americanized form of Polish Bulik, Slovak Bulík, Búlik, and Czech Bulík. 3. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Bulić (see Bulic).
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How common is the last name Bulick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bulick has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 62,046 in popularity with 302 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 81,458, representing a decrease of 31.29%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also fell by 23.18% over this decade, from 302 to 232. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bulick per 100,000 population diminished by 27.27%, from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #81,458 | -31.29% |
| Count | 302 | 232 | -23.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulick
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bulick identify as White. This group made up 94.37% of Bulicks in 2000, slightly increasing to 94.40% in 2010. Further, the census data reveals a rise in the number of Bulicks identifying as Hispanic over the same period, moving from 2.32% to 3.45%, an increase of 48.71%. However, those identifying with two or more races reduced to zero in 2010, unlike in 2000 when they accounted for 1.66%. No Bulicks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.37% | 94.4% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.45% | 48.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |