Explore the Family Name Bellenger
The meaning of Bellenger
1. French: variant of Bellanger 1 and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this or of its variant Bélanger (see Belanger). Compare Bellinger 3. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Bellinger 1. Compare Bellanger 2.
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How common is the last name Bellenger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bellenger has seen a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bellenger was ranked 79,676 in terms of prevalence, but fell to 95,545 by 2010, marking a decrease of almost 20%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 222 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 14%. As a result, the proportion of people named Bellenger per 100,000 dropped by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #95,545 | -19.92% |
| Count | 222 | 191 | -13.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellenger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the surname Bellenger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 82.43% to 78.53%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 11.71% to 13.61%, while the category of Two or more races emerged with 2.62% in 2010. Additionally, there was an introduction of 4.19% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. However, the categories for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.43% | 78.53% | -4.73% |
| Black | 11.71% | 13.61% | 16.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |