Explore the Family Name Bellisle
The meaning of Bellisle
Altered form of French Belleisle. Compare Belisle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bellisle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellisle has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 80,216th and in 2010 it moved up to 80,131st, a minimal change of 0.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 220 to 237 during this period, representing a growth rate of 7.73%. However, the proportion of Bellisles per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #80,131 | 0.11% |
| Count | 220 | 237 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellisle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellisle also shifted during the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.27% of Bellisles identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had decreased to 91.14%, a drop of 6.3%. A small percentage (2.53%) reported Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. There was also an emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, at 3.8% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 91.14% | -6.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |