Explore the Family Name Bullough
The meaning of Bullough
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): habitational name from Bullough in Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Bullough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bullough has seen a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,008 and increased to 62,714 by 2010, marking a 2.02% change. The count of people with this surname also grew from 291 to 319, reflecting a 9.62% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #62,714 | 2.02% |
| Count | 291 | 319 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bullough
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bullough surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.88% to 93.42%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 1.72% to 2.51%, marking an increase of 45.93%. Notably, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a representation of 3.45%, which was not present in the 2000 data. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no individuals with the Bullough surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.42% | -2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.51% | 45.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |