BULLOCH
Bulloch
Bulloch is a British surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "buachaill" meaning 'herdsman' or 'cowherd'. The surname Bulloch is primarily found in Scotland and can also be traced back to some parts of England.
The earliest records of the Bulloch surname date back to the medieval period in Scotland, particularly in the region of Ayrshire. The Bulloch family is known to have been of noble descent, contributing members to various influential positions throughout Scottish history.
One of the most notable figures with the surname Bulloch is James Stephens Bulloch, a 19th-century British-American merchant and diplomat, who served as a Confederate States agent in Great Britain during the American Civil War. Bulloch was instrumental in acquiring ships for the Confederate Navy, including the famous C.S.S. Alabama.
The Bulloch surname has also been associated with the Clan MacPherson, a Scottish clan with a rich history dating back centuries. Members of the Bulloch family have been actively involved in politics, military service, and various other professions, contributing to the cultural tapestry of Britain.
Today, the surname Bulloch continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, honouring a legacy of heritage and tradition rooted in Scottish history.
There are approximately 1,218 people named Bulloch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,363rd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Bulloch.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Gordon
- Ian
- James
- John
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Gaynor
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Kate
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bullock
- Bloch
- Boulch
- Baloch
- Bulch
- Balloch
- Bullach
- Baillache
- Balach
- Balash
- Balch
- Balcha
- Balich
- Balish
- Ballach
- Baloche
- Baloshi
- Balouch
- Balsh
- Baltch
- Baluch
- Baluchi
- Baulch
- Baulish
- Baulsh
- Bealch
- Belch
- Belche
- Belich
- Belisha
- Bellache
- Bellaiche
- Beloch
- Belsh
- Beluch
- Beluche
- Bialucha
- Bielich
- Bilich
- Blach
- Blacha
- Blache
- Blachie
- Blash
- Blatch
- Blauch
- Bleach
- Blech
- Blecha
- Bleche
- Bleech
- Bleich
- Blish
- Blitch
- Blouch
- Bluch
- Bluche
- Bluish
- Blush
- Boalch
- Bolch
- Bolish
- Bollish
- Bolsh
- Boluch
- Boulaich
- Bowleich
- Bullocke
- Bullocks
- Bullogh
- Bulock
- Bulwich
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.