Explore the Family Name Bulman
The meaning of Bulman
1. English (northern): occupational name for a keeper of a bull or bulls, from Middle English bule ‘bull’ + man ‘man’. In Ireland, this has been a common name in Cork since the 17th century. 2. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Bullmann (see Bullman).
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How common is the last name Bulman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bulman had a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bulman was ranked 18,836th most popular surname in the United States with a total count of 1,343 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 20,382 and the count decreased to 1,304, marking an 8.21% drop in rank and 2.9% decline in population. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010, indicating a 12% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,836 | #20,382 | -8.21% |
| Count | 1,343 | 1,304 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.44 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulman
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data showed some changes among those with the Bulman surname. In 2000, the vast majority, 96.35%, identified as White, but this percentage slightly dropped to 95.32% by 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.74% to 1.00%, showing a growth of 35.14%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw substantial growth, surging from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010, a rise of 64.29%. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races declined from 1.34% to 1.15%, a 14.18% decrease. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained suppressed due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.32% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.84% | 64.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.15% | -14.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1% | 35.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |