Explore the Family Name Bullitt
The meaning of Bullitt
Variant of Bullett, a surname of French (and possibly also English) origin. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its original form Boulet) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bullitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bullitt saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 63141 in 2000 to 64891 in 2010, a change of -2.77%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.38% during the same period, from 296 to 306 people. The proportion of the population per 100,000 with this surname also saw a decline of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #64,891 | -2.77% |
| Count | 296 | 306 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bullitt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bullitt. In 2000, the highest percentage was held by those identifying as Black at 50.34%, followed by those identifying as White at 46.62%. By 2010, although these two categories still dominated, their percentages had slightly decreased with Black at 47.71% and White at 45.10%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.69% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, a change of 93.49%. The census for both years showed no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a new reporting of 3.27% identifying as Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.34% | 47.71% | -5.22% |
| White | 46.62% | 45.1% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 3.27% | 93.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |