Voulgaris

Voulgaris is a Greek surname. It is derived from the Greek word "Voulgaros" (Βούλγαρος), meaning "Bulgarian". The surname typically originated from individuals who either migrated from Bulgaria, had some connection to Bulgarian people, or lived near the Bulgarian borderlands during the Byzantine or Ottoman periods. The name can be found throughout Greece, particularly in regions with historical ties to Bulgaria, such as Macedonia and Thrace. The prevalence of the name can be considered evidence of historical interactions and population movements between Greece and Bulgaria. While primarily a surname, "Voulgaris" has occasionally been used as a given name as well, though this is rare.