Explore the Family Name Bulley
The meaning of Bulley
English: 1. (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places in northern France called Bouillé (La Manche, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne) or Bully-en-Brai (Seine-Maritime), from a Gaulish personal name of uncertain form and meaning + the locative suffix -acum. 2. habitational name from one or more of several places with similar names in England, such as Bulleigh in Devon or Bulley in Gloucestershire, both named with Old English bula ‘bull’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Bulley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bulley showed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 50,178th place in 2000 to 57,234th place in 2010, marking a decline of 14.06%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Bulley surname decreased by 9.18%, from 392 people in 2000 to 356 people in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100k residents fell by 20.0%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #57,234 | -14.06% |
| Count | 392 | 356 | -9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulley
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bulley identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 74.49% to 72.19%. The percentage of Bulley's identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 65.36%, rising from 1.53% to 2.53%. The Black population remained steady at 22.19% for both years. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared in 2010 with 1.40%, but was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.49% | 72.19% | -3.09% |
| Black | 22.19% | 22.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.53% | 65.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |