Explore the Family Name Bellia
The meaning of Bellia
Italian (Sicily) and Maltese: variant of Bella ‘beautiful’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Augustino, Carmela, Sal, Salvatore, Agatino, Attilio, Carmelo, Francesco, Gaetano.
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How common is the last name Bellia in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bellia has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,252nd but by 2010, the rank had decreased to 65,782nd, marking a 14.9% drop. The count of people carrying the surname also decreased from 333 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, a change of -9.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 16.67%, shifting from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #65,782 | -14.9% |
| Count | 333 | 301 | -9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellia
On the ethnic identity front, the majority of individuals with the surname Bellia identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group saw a minor increase from 93.39% in 2000 to 94.02% in 2010. Individuals who identify as Hispanic make up the next largest group, though their percentage dropped slightly from 4.80% to 4.65% in the same period. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Bellia identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.39% | 94.02% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 4.65% | -3.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |