Explore the Family Name Bellinghausen
The meaning of Bellinghausen
German: habitational name from a place so named in northern Germany.
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How common is the last name Bellinghausen in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellinghausen saw a slight decrease in its rank of popularity between 2000 and 2010, going from being the 57,406th most popular surname to the 57,781st. However, in terms of count, Bellinghausen experienced an increase of 6.02%, with 332 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 compared to 352 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #57,781 | -0.65% |
| Count | 332 | 352 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellinghausen
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bellinghausen identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.98% in 2000 to 94.89% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with this surname also increased by 10.25%, albeit from a smaller base of 3.61% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname in either census year. Those identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 at 1.81%, but this group was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 94.89% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 3.98% | 10.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |