Bullard

Bullard Meaning & Origin

About Bullard
The surname Bullard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bula" meaning "bull" and "weard" meaning "guardian" or "ruler." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bullard can be interpreted as "bull guardian" or "ruler of bulls." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked with or owned bulls, such as a cattle farmer or a person responsible for overseeing the care and protection of bulls. Over time, the surname Bullard has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bullard: 23,755
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,509
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bullard 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 Bullard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 L ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈbʊlərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bullard in Braille

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

The name Bullard in braille

How to sign the name Bullard using Sign Language

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

The name Bullard in sign language

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