Explore the Family Name Bulkley
The meaning of Bulkley
English (Hampshire): variant of Bulkeley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bulkley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bulkley has significantly increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bulkley ranked 22,591 in popularity and had a count of 1,062 bearers of the name. By 2010, the rank climbed to 20,125 and the count rose to 1,327, representing a significant change of about 10.92% and 24.95% respectively. The proportion of people bearing the Bulkley surname per 100,000 individuals also rose by 15.38% during this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,591 | #20,125 | 10.92% |
| Count | 1,062 | 1,327 | 24.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.45 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulkley
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bulkley has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Bulkley surname identified as White (95.39%), followed by those who identified as Black (1.79%) or Hispanic (1.22%). A small percentage of people also identified with two or more races (0.85%), but none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (92.01%), there was a notable increase in the representation of other ethnicities. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black almost doubled to 3.62%, Hispanic representation rose to 2.03%, and for the first time, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.53%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.75%). Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase to 1.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 92.01% | -3.54% |
| Black | 1.79% | 3.62% | 102.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.03% | 66.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.06% | 24.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |