Explore the Family Name Bellairs
The meaning of Bellairs
English (Lincolnshire): variant of Bellars, suggesting French belle(s) aire(s) ‘lovely demeanor’.
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How common is the last name Bellairs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bellairs has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,208th most common surname in the U.S., while by 2010, it had climbed to 73,464th place, showing a positive change of 3.6%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 235 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.34%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #73,464 | 3.6% |
| Count | 235 | 264 | 12.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellairs
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Bellairs surname is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, an overwhelming majority of bearers of the surname Bellairs identified as White, with percentages being 97.45% and 97.35% respectively. The slight decrease of -0.10 may indicate a minor diversification of the ethnic identities associated with this surname over the decade. However, no bearers of the surname reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 97.35% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |