Bulard: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Between 1891 and 2000, 629 babies born in France were registered as Bulard, with the most births in 1951–1960.

Bulard is a familiar spelling of the English name Bullard. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Bull-like man”. Bulard drops the “l” of Bullard, a simplification that clerks often made. You may also find the name written Bullar.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bullard surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Bulard sounds close to Ballard, so it can help to search both.

Want more than a summary? See the Bulard family name pack.