Bulk

Bulk Meaning & Origin

About Bulk
The surname Bulk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bulca," meaning a "bullock" or a young bull. It is likely that the surname Bulk was originally a nickname given to someone who had physical characteristics or traits resembling a bull, such as strength or stubbornness. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bulk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bulk: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bulk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bulk is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/bəlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bulk in Braille

Here's how to represent Bulk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bulk in braille

How to sign the name Bulk using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bulk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bulk in sign language

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