Explore the Family Name Bellinger
The meaning of Bellinger
1. English (of Norman origin): dissimilated form of Berringer. Compare Benninger. 2. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Belling or Bellingen (see Belling). It is also found in France (Lorraine). 3. Americanized form of French Bélanger (see Belanger) or of its variant Bellanger. Compare Ballinger 2 and Bellenger 1. History: The surname Bellinger of supposedly French origin (see 3 above) is listed along with the variant Ballinger in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America. It is also listed in the similar register of the (US) National Huguenot Society, but along with another altered form Bellangée (it is not found in France) and the original form Bellanger; see also Ballengee.
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How common is the last name Bellinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellinger has seen a moderate rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 6,124th most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had improved its rank to 5,917th, showing a growth rate of 3.38 percent. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of Bellingers increased from 5,158 in 2000 to 5,825 in 2010, growing at a rate of 12.93 percent. The proportion of Bellingers per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 1.91 to 1.97 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,124 | #5,917 | 3.38% |
| Count | 5,158 | 5,825 | 12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.91 | 1.97 | 3.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellinger
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Bellinger, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small yet significant shift over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their percentage dropped slightly from 70.51 to 68.50 percent. Those identifying as Black showed a marginal increase from 24.91 to 25.13 percent. The percentage of Bellingers identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant jump from 1.76 to 3.00 percent. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.43 to 0.55 percent, while those indicating two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.59 to 2.11 percent. Interestingly, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 0.79 to 0.70 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.51% | 68.5% | -2.85% |
| Black | 24.91% | 25.13% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3% | 70.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.11% | 32.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.7% | -11.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.55% | 27.91% |
Bellinger ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bellinger is British & Irish, which comprises 42.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (25.7%) and Nigerian (6.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 42.0% |
| French & German | 25.7% |
| Nigerian | 6.2% |
| Other | 26.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Bellinger
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bellinger have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 76.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 76.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 75.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 75.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 75.40% |
What Bellinger haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bellinger is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P312 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Spinks, Keim, Atherton, Duhon, Florence, Packer, Whiteside, Miracle, Vandiver, Brantley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bellinger surname are: H1, H, V. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bellinger have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bellinger" Surname 48.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bellinger" Surname 15.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bellinger" Surname 23.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bellinger" Surname 15.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bellinger?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bellinger are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition