Explore the Family Name Bullion
The meaning of Bullion
1. Scottish (Renfrewshire): habitational name from any of various minor places of this name, perhaps from an unrecorded Scottish Gaelic cognate of Irish bullán, a term denoting a round spring or a hollow in a rock containing rainwater. 2. English (Suffolk and Essex): probably a variant of Bullen.
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How common is the last name Bullion in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bullion" has seen a gradual rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,152nd in terms of common usage, but by the end of the decade, it had climbed to become the 20,037th most popular surname. This represents a mild increase of 0.57%. In terms of raw counts, the number of individuals with the Bullion surname rose from 1,230 in 2000 to 1,335 by 2010, indicating an 8.54% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the figure slightly decreased by 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,152 | #20,037 | 0.57% |
| Count | 1,230 | 1,335 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bullion
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bullion surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.90% in 2000 to 91.69% in 2010. The Hispanic community showed a significant percentage increase of 64.17%, although still representing a small fraction of the total. Other groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases in their representation among individuals carrying the Bullion surname. Notably, those identifying with two or more races also increased by 29.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 91.69% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.07% | 64.17% |
| Black | 2.03% | 2.4% | 18.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.27% | 29.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.05% | 29.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.52% | 26.83% |