Explore the Family Name Bulloch
The meaning of Bulloch
Scottish: habitational name from Balloch, a locality in Bonhill, Dumbartonshire, named with Gaelic beallach ‘pass’. The change of vowel is probably due to confusion with Bullock.
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How common is the last name Bulloch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bulloch has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,710th and by 2010, its rank improved to 18,448 — a 6.4% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, from 1,265 people in 2000 to 1,500 in 2010, marking an 18.58% rise. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Bulloch per 100,000 also experienced an 8.51% growth, shifting from 0.47 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,710 | #18,448 | 6.4% |
| Count | 1,265 | 1,500 | 18.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.51 | 8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulloch
Looking at ethnic identity associated with the Bulloch name, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identify as White, although there was a 6.11% decrease from 2000 to 2010 (84.35% to 79.20%). Over the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase of 35.83%, rising from 12.17% to 16.53%. Hispanic representation also grew by 60%, though it remained a small portion of the overall population at 2.40% in 2010. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races slightly increased from 1.11% to 1.13%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.35% | 79.2% | -6.11% |
| Black | 12.17% | 16.53% | 35.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.4% | 60% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.13% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |