UK surname
A surname derived from the Old French word "bouillon", meaning a bubbling spring or stream.
In the 1881 census there were 42 people recorded with the Bullon surname, ranking it #27,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 27, ranked #36,189, down from #27,721 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, Wigan and Nottingham St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bullon is 220 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 35.7%.
1881 census count
42
Ranked #27,721
Modern count
27
2016, ranked #36,189
Peak year
1861
220 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bullon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bullon surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 70 | #21,020 |
| 1861 | historical | 220 | #11,076 |
| 1881 | historical | 42 | #27,721 |
| 1891 | historical | 108 | #22,828 |
| 1901 | historical | 28 | #30,951 |
| 1911 | historical | 22 | #31,030 |
| 1997 | modern | 26 | #35,135 |
| 1998 | modern | 34 | #34,433 |
| 1999 | modern | 36 | #34,323 |
| 2000 | modern | 36 | #34,317 |
| 2001 | modern | 33 | #34,436 |
| 2002 | modern | 33 | #34,717 |
| 2003 | modern | 26 | #35,371 |
| 2004 | modern | 32 | #35,019 |
| 2005 | modern | 29 | #35,431 |
| 2006 | modern | 31 | #35,467 |
| 2007 | modern | 33 | #35,461 |
| 2008 | modern | 32 | #35,610 |
| 2009 | modern | 31 | #35,794 |
| 2010 | modern | 30 | #35,967 |
| 2011 | modern | 27 | #36,136 |
| 2012 | modern | 27 | #36,102 |
| 2013 | modern | 27 | #36,150 |
| 2014 | modern | 27 | #36,180 |
| 2015 | modern | 28 | #36,106 |
| 2016 | modern | 27 | #36,189 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, Wigan, Nottingham St Mary, Washington and Preston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| 3 | Nottingham St Mary | Nottinghamshire |
| 4 | Washington | Durham |
| 5 | Preston | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bullon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bullon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bullon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bullon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bullon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bullon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bullon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Bullon originated in Spain, with records indicating its presence in the region as early as the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "bullón," which means "a bun" or "a small loaf of bread," potentially referring to a baker or someone involved in the bread-making trade.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Bullon can be found in the "Cartulario de Eslonza," a medieval manuscript from the Monasterio de Eslonza in León, Spain, dated around 1190. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Bullón" as a witness to a land transaction.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Castile, such as the "Fuero de Sepúlveda" (1300), where a "Domingo Bullón" is listed as a resident of the town of Sepúlveda.
During the 15th century, the name Bullon was associated with several notable individuals, including Juan Bullon, a prominent merchant from Seville, who is mentioned in trade documents from 1432. Another individual of note was Pedro Bullon, a lawyer and judicial advisor to King Juan II of Castile, born around 1390.
In the 16th century, the surname gained further prominence with the birth of Juan Bullon de Mendoza (1490-1564), a Spanish soldier and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He was rewarded with land grants and served as the governor of the city of Guayaquil.
Another historical figure bearing the surname Bullon was Jerónimo Bullon (1545-1611), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Valencia, Spain. He authored several religious texts and was known for his work in promoting Catholic education.
As the Bullon family spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Bullón, Bullón, and Bullones. These variations can be found in various historical records and documents from different regions of Spain and its former colonies.
While the surname Bullon has its roots in Spain, it has since been carried to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames and their histories.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bullon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 26 Bullons recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.48x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 26 | 5.48x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 1.50x |
| Lanarkshire | 3 | 2.32x |
| Essex | 2 | 2.53x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 4.51x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.84x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Witton in Lancashire leads with 8 Bullons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1333.33x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Witton | 8 | 1333.33x |
| Preston | 6 | 47.24x |
| Bedford | 5 | 505.05x |
| Manchester | 4 | 18.74x |
| Old Monkland | 3 | 58.48x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 9.32x |
| Blackburn | 1 | 7.92x |
| Christ Church Newgate | 1 | 526.32x |
| Darlington | 1 | 21.79x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 4.46x |
| Hockley | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Kimcote | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Leyton Low | 1 | 62.50x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 11.75x |
| Newington | 1 | 6.77x |
| North Meols | 1 | 21.51x |
| Oswaldtwistle | 1 | 59.52x |
| Peckleton | 1 | 2500.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bullon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bullon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bullon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Cotton Weaver | 10 |
| Scholar | 7 |
| French Polisher | 2 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Cotton Loom Overlooker | 1 |
| Cotton Mill Manager | 1 |
| Formerly Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Formerly Dyers Wife | 1 |
| Gardener (Dom) | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Plasterer | 1 |
| Provision Dealers | 1 |
| Seamstress | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 42 people were recorded with the Bullon surname. That placed it at #27,721 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 27 in 2016. That gives Bullon a modern rank of #36,189.
A surname derived from the Old French word "bouillon", meaning a bubbling spring or stream.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bullon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.