Explore the Family Name Bellerive
The meaning of Bellerive
French: topographic name from belle rive ‘beautiful bank, shore’, apparently related to the site of an estate or property. This surname is virtually non-existing in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Andre, Armand, Emile, Florent, Origene, Philibert.
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How common is the last name Bellerive in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bellerive experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell by approximately 8.15%, moving from 57,090 in 2000 to 61,745 in 2010. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped by about 2.69%, from an estimated 334 people in 2000 to around 325 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bellerive per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #61,745 | -8.15% |
| Count | 334 | 325 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellerive
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bellerive identified as White, with 88.92% in 2000 and 88.31% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.69% over the decade. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census, the Black ethnic identity group saw a significant increase of 38.46%, rising from 6.89% in 2000 to 9.54% in 2010. Interestingly, while 2.10% identified as Hispanic in 2000, this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.92% | 88.31% | -0.69% |
| Black | 6.89% | 9.54% | 38.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |