Explore the Family Name Bellach
The meaning of Bellach
Germanized form of Sorbian Bělak: from a derivative of běły ‘white, bright, fair’, probably a nickname for a fair-haired man or one of light complexion (see Belak). Compare Bellack and Bellock.
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How common is the last name Bellach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellach saw minor adjustments in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 103,706th most popular in the United States, with approximately 160 individuals bearing the name, a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the name had slipped slightly in rank to 104,156th, though the count of individuals had increased by 7.5 percent to 172. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #104,156 | -0.43% |
| Count | 160 | 172 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellach also saw some shifts over the same ten-year period based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census. Dominantly linked to White ethnicity in 2000 at 97.5 percent, there was a slight decrease by 2010 to 95.35 percent. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of Hispanic ethnicity associated with the Bellach surname in 2000, this changed by 2010 with a small but notable presence of 3.49 percent. There were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.35% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |