Explore the Family Name Bulkeley
The meaning of Bulkeley
English: habitational name from a place in Cheshire named Bulkeley, from Old English bulluc ‘bullock’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. History: Peter Bulkeley (1583–1659), Puritan divine, who came from Bedfordshire, England, was a founder of Concord, MA, in 1636.
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How common is the last name Bulkeley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bulkeley has undergone a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 82,344 and had a count of 213, with a proportion of 0.08 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 87,335, despite the count remaining at 213. This indicates a decrease in popularity of -6.06%, along with a decrease in proportion per 100k people by -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #87,335 | -6.06% |
| Count | 213 | 213 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulkeley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bulkeley, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 95.77% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.24% by 2010. The data also shows that there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 2.35% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010. No individuals with the Bulkeley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.24% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.29% | 40% |
| 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% |