Explore the Family Name Bellmann
The meaning of Bellmann
North German: 1. habitational name for someone from Belle in Westphalia, Bell in the Rhineland, or Bellen near Bremen. 2. in Saxony, from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Baldwin.
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How common is the last name Bellmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bellmann saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. While the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 127 to 131 during this period, the ranking fell from 124,872 to 129,825, marking a decline of 3.97%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 20%, shifting from 0.05 to 0.04 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,872 | #129,825 | -3.97% |
| Count | 127 | 131 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellmann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellmann remains predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a marginal increase in the percentage of Bellmanns who identified as White, rising from 97.64% in 2000 to 98.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 98.47% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |