Bullinger

Bullinger Meaning & Origin

About Bullinger
The surname Bullinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bulinc," meaning "bull." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with or owned bulls, such as a bull-herder or a bull-breeder. The suffix "-er" indicates the occupation, making Bullinger a name associated with those involved in the cattle industry. Over time, the surname Bullinger has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bullinger: 763
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 L IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbʊlɪŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNKR', 'PLNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bullinger in Braille

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

The name Bullinger in braille

How to sign the name Bullinger using Sign Language

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

The name Bullinger in sign language

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