Explore the Family Name Belbin
The meaning of Belbin
English (mainly Dorset): possibly a nickname from the plant name bellbine, one of many traditional terms for bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), which is notoriously hard to get rid of. The combination bellbind is known from Somerset and East Anglia.
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How common is the last name Belbin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Belbin's popularity experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Belbin was ranked 88,083 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 103,655, indicating a change of -17.68 percent. The number of individuals with the surname also dropped from 196 in 2000 to 173 in 2010, showing a decline rate of -11.73 percent. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k decreased by 14.29 percent from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #103,655 | -17.68% |
| Count | 196 | 173 | -11.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belbin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of the individuals with the surname Belbin identified as White, making up 93.88 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.49 percent in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped from 2.55 percent in 2000 to 0 in 2010. An interesting development was observed in the group identifying with two or more races, which increased from 0 in 2000 to 4.05 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 92.49% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |