Explore the Family Name Bellanca
The meaning of Bellanca
Italian (Sicily): nickname meaning ‘beautiful hip’, from bella ‘beautiful’ and anca ‘hip’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cataldo, Cosimo, Guido, Nicolo, Sal, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Bellanca in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bellanca ranked 34,259 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly in rank to 35,345 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.17%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Bellanca surname increased from 626 to 637 during this ten-year span, an increase of 1.76%. This equates to a slight decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, falling from 0.23 to 0.22, a change of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #35,345 | -3.17% |
| Count | 626 | 637 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellanca
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Bellanca name is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 96.01% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.13% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Bellanca identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.28% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010, a change of 157.81%. During the same period, there was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth noting that the census registered a drop from 0.96% to 0% within the "Two or more races" category, as well as within the Black community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.13% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 3.3% | 157.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |