Explore the Family Name Belliston
The meaning of Belliston
Scottish: habitational name from Belliston in Fife.
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How common is the last name Belliston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Belliston has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Belliston ranked 50,686th most popular, while by 2010 it had jumped to 46,647th. This represents a 7.97% increase in rank. The number of people with the Belliston surname also increased during this period from 387 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, marking a significant 17.83% increase. The proportion of people named Belliston per 100,000 also grew by 7.14%, reflecting the overall rise in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #46,647 | 7.97% |
| Count | 387 | 456 | 17.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belliston
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Belliston name is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.71% of Bellistons identified as White, however, this decreased slightly to 96.49% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Bellistons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. It's worth noting that there was a small emergence of Bellistons identifying with two or more races in 2010, which had not been previously recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 96.49% | -2.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |