Bulley

Bulley Meaning & Origin

About Bulley
The surname Bulley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bula," meaning "bull." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a strong or bullish nature. Over time, the name Bulley became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bulley can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bulley: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/bulley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bulley in Braille

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

The name Bulley in braille

How to sign the name Bulley using Sign Language

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

The name Bulley in sign language

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