Explore the Family Name Bulow
The meaning of Bulow
German (Bülow): see Buelow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bulow in the United States?
The surname "Bulow" saw a slight increase in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,129th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the 35,345th position, marking a change of 2.17%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose during this time frame, from 586 to 637, an increase of approximately 8.7%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.22, indicating the relative frequency of the surname did not change significantly within the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #35,345 | 2.17% |
| Count | 586 | 637 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bulow
In terms of ethnicity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Bulow" between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity in 2000 (91.98%), there was a decrease to 85.87% by 2010. There were also increases observed in other ethnicities. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.37% to 3.30%, a substantial change of 140.88%. Hispanic representation increased from 3.24% to 5.18%, a rise of 59.88%, while those identified as Black increased from 2.56% to 4.71%, a change of 83.98%. No changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with the percentages remaining at zero for both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.98% | 85.87% | -6.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 5.18% | 59.88% |
| Black | 2.56% | 4.71% | 83.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 3.3% | 140.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |