Explore the Family Name Bellizzi

The meaning of Bellizzi

Italian (Campania): habitational name from either of two villages, Bellizzi in Salerno, or Bellizzi Irpino in Avellino, so named with a variant of bellezza ‘beauty’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Elena, Giovanni, Biagio, Carlo, Gennaro, Gino, Mario, Osvaldo, Paolo, Ricardo.

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How common is the last name Bellizzi in the United States?

According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellizzi experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,139 in popularity, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 45,189, marking a decline of 12.58%. The count of people with the Bellizzi surname also dropped from 514 in 2000 to 474 in 2010, a decrease of 7.78%. The proportion of people named Bellizzi per 100,000 people fell by 15.79%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#40,139#45,189-12.58%
Count514474-7.78%
Proportion per 100k0.190.16-15.79%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellizzi

When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Bellizzi identify as White. This group made up 92.80% of Bellizzis in 2000 and slightly less (92.41%) in 2010, which is a minimal change of -0.42%. The number of Bellizzis identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 30.08% over the decade, moving from 3.89% in 2000 to 5.06% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races decreased by 30.84%, going from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. The data did not include any individuals with the Bellizzi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White92.8%92.41%-0.42%
Hispanic3.89%5.06%30.08%
Two or More Races2.14%1.48%-30.84%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%