Bulman

Bulman Meaning & Origin

About Bulman
The surname Bulman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bula" meaning "bull" and "mann" meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with or tended to bulls. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with bulls, such as strength or stubbornness. Over time, the surname Bulman became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bulman: 1,304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,382
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bulman in Braille

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

The name Bulman in braille

How to sign the name Bulman using Sign Language

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

The name Bulman in sign language

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