Explore the Family Name Bellingham
How common is the last name Bellingham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bellingham has seen a mild rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname shifted from 47838 to 47614, marking an increase of approximately 0.47%. In terms of frequency, the count of individuals bearing the Bellingham name increased by nearly 7%, rising from 416 people in 2000 to 445 in 2010. However, the overall proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #47,614 | 0.47% |
| Count | 416 | 445 | 6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellingham
The ethnic identity associated with the Bellingham surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, exhibits some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was an absence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Meanwhile, those identifying as White made up the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 94.95% to 93.93%. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races also dropped marginally from 2.64% to 2.47%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity, which rose from 1.44% to 2.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 93.93% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.7% | 87.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.47% | -6.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |