Explore the Family Name Bellemore
The meaning of Bellemore
Altered form of French Canadian Bellemare and Belhumeur. Some characteristic forenames: French Aime, Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bellemore in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellemore has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th in popularity with a count of 250 people carrying this surname, which equates to roughly 0.09 per 100,000 individuals. In 2010, the rank fell slightly to 72,568th, though the count increased to 268 people, still maintaining a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a negative change of 0.14% in rank, but a positive growth of 7.2% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #72,568 | -0.14% |
| Count | 250 | 268 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellemore
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bellemore identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 95.6% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010, marking a small decrease of 0.86%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a decrease, falling from 2.8% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.78% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 2.61% | -6.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |