Explore the Family Name Bulk
The meaning of Bulk
1. North German: nickname for a large person or for a landowner; from Middle Low German bulk ‘large sea fish, large piece of land’. 2. Dutch (also Van den Bulk): topographic name from Middle Dutch bulc ‘enclosed block-sized area of farmland’. 3. English (Surrey): nickname for a plump person, from Middle English bulk ‘bulging part of the body’. This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bulk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bulk showed a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bulk was ranked as the 86,992nd most popular surname; however, it dropped to the 90,495th spot by 2010, a decrease of 4.03 percent. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of people with the Bulk surname increased from 199 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.51 percent. The proportion of the Bulk surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #90,495 | -4.03% |
| Count | 199 | 204 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulk
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some changes among those bearing the Bulk surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.48% in 2000 to 89.71% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black increased by 29.80%, reaching 3.92% in 2010, up from 3.02% in 2000. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among the Bulks, accounting for 3.92% in 2010, whereas it was non-existent in 2000. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were suppressed, and no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 89.71% | -6.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.92% | 0% |
| Black | 3.02% | 3.92% | 29.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |