Explore the Family Name Bulinski
The meaning of Bulinski
Polish: probably a nickname for a fat man, from Polish buła ‘bread roll’ (see Bula), elaborated with the suffix -(in)ski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bulinski in the United States?
The surname Bulinski saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Bulinski was ranked 69,428th in terms of popularity but fell to 78,040th place by 2010—an overall change of -12.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 264 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, a drop of 7.2%. Consequently, the proportion of Bulinskis per 100,000 people decreased by 20.0%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #78,040 | -12.4% |
| Count | 264 | 245 | -7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulinski
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bulinski identify as White. This ethnicity represented 95.08% of Bulinskis in 2000 and increased slightly to 96.33% in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.31%. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group at 2.65% in 2000, which grew to 2.86% in 2010—a rise of 7.92%. There were no recorded instances of those with the surname Bulinski identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 96.33% | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 2.86% | 7.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |