Explore the Family Name Bellavia
The meaning of Bellavia
Italian (Sicily): topographic name or an omen or well-wishing personal name from bella via ‘good road’ (compare Bonavia); alternatively, it may be from French bellevue ‘good view’ or bellevie ‘good life’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Carmelo, Antonino, Antonio, Nino, Vito. French Alphonse.
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How common is the last name Bellavia in the United States?
The Bellavia surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen slight changes in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,142nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to a rank of 29,918th, marking a decline of 2.66 percent. However, the number of people bearing this surname rose from 766 in 2000 to 785 in 2010, an increase of 2.48 percent. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 3.57 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #29,918 | -2.66% |
| Count | 766 | 785 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellavia
Moving on to ethnic identity, the U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bellavia identify as White, comprising 95.30 percent in 2000, and decreasing slightly to 94.01 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation within this surname increased significantly at 66.22 percent, from 2.22 percent in 2000 to 3.69 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were at zero in 2000 but saw a rise to 1.02 percent in 2010. Those claiming two or more races fell from 1.96 percent to 0.76 percent over the decade, while no changes were observed for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 94.01% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.69% | 66.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 0.76% | -61.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |