Explore the Family Name Buller
The meaning of Buller
1. English: variant of Bowler. The surname is unlikely to have been derived from Middle English buller(e) ‘maker or publisher of bulls or papal edicts’. It is recorded only in the phrase fals buller ‘publisher of false bulls’. Old French boleor, bouleur, from which the word was borrowed, more generally meant ‘deceiver, trickster’, so possibly it also had this sense in Middle English but there is no evidence for it. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Bullard. 3. German (also Büller): nickname for a man with a loud voice, from an agent derivative of Middle High German büllen ‘to roar, to bark’ (of imitative origin).
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How common is the last name Buller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Buller saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname went from 7381 in 2000 to 7708 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.43%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 4163 to 4307, showing an increase of 3.46%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 5.19%, falling from 1.54 to 1.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,381 | #7,708 | -4.43% |
| Count | 4,163 | 4,307 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.54 | 1.46 | -5.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buller
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Buller, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased by 9.43%, while those associating with two or more races decreased by 23.48%. The majority of Bullers identified as White, with a slight decrease from 94.45% to 92.85%. There were notable increases among those identifying as Hispanic and Black, rising by 42.57% and 57.66% respectively. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group observed an increase of 35.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.45% | 92.85% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.88% | 42.57% |
| Black | 1.37% | 2.16% | 57.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.88% | -23.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.65% | 35.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.58% | 9.43% |
Buller ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Buller is French & German, which comprises 39.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (34.8%) and Scandinavian (6.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Italian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 39.6% |
| British & Irish | 34.8% |
| Scandinavian | 6.7% |
| Other | 18.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Buller
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Buller have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 82.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 82.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 82.70% |
What Buller haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Buller is R-S25234, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S25234 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and IJ-M429, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Van Horn, Pierce, Kurz, Warner, Atkinson, Thiele, Bull, Shade, Weaver, Heinz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Buller surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Buller have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Buller" Surname 51.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Buller" Surname 36.4%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Buller" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Buller" Surname 12.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Buller?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Buller are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition