Explore the Family Name Bellafiore
The meaning of Bellafiore
Italian: variant of Belfiore originating in an area wherethe noun fiore ‘flower’ is treated as feminine, as for examplein Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Filippo, Francesco, Rosaria, Sal.
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How common is the last name Bellafiore in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bellafiore saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 72,466th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 75,564th spot by 2010. This represents a change of -4.28%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Bellafiore surname increased slightly from 250 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, a growth rate of 2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #75,564 | -4.28% |
| Count | 250 | 255 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellafiore
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Bellafiore identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 95.20% identified as such, increasing to 96.08% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group was Hispanic, which decreased from 4.40% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010. No individuals with the Bellafiore surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 96.08% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 3.53% | -19.77% |
| 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% |