Explore the Family Name Bellflower
The meaning of Bellflower
Variant of Belflower, probably an altered form of French Bellefleur.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bellflower in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bellflower has seen noteworthy growth. In 2000, the rank of the name was 51,024, which improved to 48,256 by 2010, indicating a positive change of 5.42%. The count also increased from 384 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, marking a substantial rise of 14.06%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a growth of 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #48,256 | 5.42% |
| Count | 384 | 438 | 14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellflower
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellflower also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. No significant changes were reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, though, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 2.34% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010, a significant growth of 75.64%. The White ethnicity saw a slight decrease from 95.57% to 93.15%. Interestingly, the Black ethnicity emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.60% of individuals with the Bellflower surname, where it had been previously unreported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 93.15% | -2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 4.11% | 75.64% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |