Explore the Family Name Bullinger
The meaning of Bullinger
1. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Bohlingen in Switzerland which was formerly named Bollingen (see Bollinger). 2. English (of Norman origin): occupational name from Anglo-Norman French bolenger ‘baker’ (Old French boling(i)er, boulengier). 3. English: variant of Bollinger 2 with voicing of the initial consonant. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Wendelin, Bauer, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Bullinger in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bullinger has seen a decline in the U.S. census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bullinger was ranked 23,350 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 30,570, indicating a decrease of almost 31%. The count also fell from 1,016 individuals with this surname to 763 over the same time period, a drop of approximately 25%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by roughly 32% from 0.38 to 0.26. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #30,570 | -30.92% |
| Count | 1,016 | 763 | -24.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.26 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bullinger
In relation to the ethnic identity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Bullinger identify as White, with 97.24% in 2000 and 95.94% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as having two or more races from 0.89% to 1.18%, as well as an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.28% to 2.23%). There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Individuals identifying as Black decreased to zero in 2010, while the 2000 data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.94% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.23% | 74.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.18% | 32.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |