UK surname
A comedic surname derived from the fictional moose character on the Rocky and Bullwinkle television series.
In the 1881 census there were 64 people recorded with the Bullwinkle surname, ranking it #24,561 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 14, ranked #37,178, down from #24,561 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St George in the East, London parishes and St Dunstan Stepney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bullwinkle is 109 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 78.1%.
1881 census count
64
Ranked #24,561
Modern count
14
2016, ranked #37,178
Peak year
1911
109 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bullwinkle surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bullwinkle surname density by area, 1911 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 | 35 | #27,037 |
| 1861 | historical | 36 | #29,463 |
| 1881 | historical | 64 | #24,561 |
| 1891 | historical | 81 | #26,632 |
| 1901 | historical | 103 | #22,444 |
| 1911 | historical | 109 | #21,611 |
| 1997 | modern | 28 | #34,904 |
| 1998 | modern | 26 | #35,254 |
| 1999 | modern | 26 | #35,320 |
| 2000 | modern | 26 | #35,295 |
| 2001 | modern | 26 | #35,152 |
| 2002 | modern | 23 | #35,606 |
| 2003 | modern | 22 | #35,740 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 20 | #36,165 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 18 | #36,537 |
| 2008 | modern | 17 | #36,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 18 | #36,682 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 17 | #36,839 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 14 | #37,161 |
| 2015 | modern | 14 | #37,157 |
| 2016 | modern | 14 | #37,178 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St George in the East, London parishes, St Dunstan Stepney, St Andrew Undershaft and St John Hackney. 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 George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | St Andrew Undershaft | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bullwinkle 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 Bullwinkle, 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 Bullwinkle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bullwinkle 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, Bullwinkle 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 Bullwinkle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bullwinkle, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BULLWINKLE has its origins in the English county of Northamptonshire, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bulla" meaning "a bull" and "wincle" meaning "a bend or corner," possibly referring to a homestead or farm located on a bend in a river or road.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1275, where a William Bullwyncle is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Weedon Lois. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Northamptonshire in 1327, with entries for John Bullwyncle and Robert Bullwyncle.
In the 15th century, the BULLWINKLE name was present in various parts of Northamptonshire, as well as neighboring counties such as Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The surname was sometimes spelled as Bullwinkle, Bullwynckle, or Bullwynkle, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in medieval times.
Noteworthy individuals bearing the BULLWINKLE surname include:
1. Richard BULLWINKLE (c. 1490 - 1565), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Daventry, Northamptonshire, who served as a member of Parliament for the borough in 1542 and 1547.
2. John BULLWINKLE (1612 - 1685), a prominent Puritan minister and author from Northamptonshire, known for his work "The Sinner's Guide to Repentance" published in 1658.
3. Elizabeth BULLWINKLE (1736 - 1812), a notable philanthropist and benefactor from Buckinghamshire, who bequeathed a significant portion of her estate to establish a school for underprivileged children in the village of Steeple Claydon.
4. William BULLWINKLE (1798 - 1876), a respected architect and surveyor from Oxfordshire, who designed several churches and public buildings in the county during the 19th century.
5. Henry BULLWINKLE (1864 - 1942), an influential educator and headmaster of Northampton School for Boys, known for his progressive teaching methods and commitment to students' overall development.
The BULLWINKLE surname, with its roots in the English countryside, has a rich history spanning several centuries, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the fabric of their local communities and leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bullwinkle 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. Middlesex leads with 57 Bullwinkles recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.13x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town London in Middlesex leads with 15 Bullwinkles recorded in 1881 and an index of 112.87x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Mile End Old Town London | 15 | 112.87x |
| Bethnal Green London | 11 | 40.56x |
| Hackney London | 10 | 28.57x |
| Bow London | 9 | 113.21x |
| St Andrew Undershaft | 7 | 10000.00x |
| East Ham | 2 | 87.34x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 5.76x |
| Bromley London | 1 | 7.28x |
| Carshalton | 1 | 86.21x |
| Chigwell | 1 | 86.21x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 6.50x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.84x |
| Newington | 1 | 4.34x |
| St George In East London | 1 | 17.04x |
| Walthamstow | 1 | 22.52x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bullwinkle 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 Bullwinkle 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 Bullwinkle households.
FAQ
In 1881, 64 people were recorded with the Bullwinkle surname. That placed it at #24,561 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 14 in 2016. That gives Bullwinkle a modern rank of #37,178.
A comedic surname derived from the fictional moose character on the Rocky and Bullwinkle television series.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bullwinkle 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.