Bulle

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a French or German word for 'bull' or a related animal, or from a place name.

Etymology

Bulle may derive from French 'bulle' (bull) or German sources, or possibly from a Swiss place name. The exact etymology is uncertain and may represent either an occupational or topographic origin.

About the Bulle Surname

An obscure French or German surname with uncertain origins, possibly related to cattle or place names. The name remains quite rare in historical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare surname found primarily in French and German-speaking regions.

Bulle Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Bulle Surname