Explore the Family Name Bellman
The meaning of Bellman
1. English and Scottish: occupational name for a bell ringer, in particular one whose duty was to make public announcements, after ringing a bell to attract attention (from Middle English bel(le)man, a term known to have been used in York and Scotland, and probably elsewhere, for a town crier). Compare Bell. 2. English: occupational name from Middle English beli-man ‘bellows blower’, from Middle English beli ‘bellows’. Compare Bellow. 3. Altered form of German Bellmann. This surname is also found in Sweden.
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How common is the last name Bellman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bellman has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 13,635 and it improved marginally to 13,486 in 2010, showing growth of approximately 1.09%. The count of individuals named Bellman also rose by 10.39% during this period from 2,041 to 2,253. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,635 | #13,486 | 1.09% |
| Count | 2,041 | 2,253 | 10.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellman
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Bellman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 87.02% to 86.33%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest change, increasing by 52.10% from 3.09% to 4.70%. Those identifying as part of two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.27% to 1.29%, while those who identified as Black decreased from 8.13% to 6.52%. No Bellmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.02% | 86.33% | -0.79% |
| Black | 8.13% | 6.52% | -19.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 4.7% | 52.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.29% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |