Explore the Family Name Bellmer
The meaning of Bellmer
1. German: habitational name for someone from Belm near Osnabrück or from Bellheim near Mainz. 2. Altered form of French Canadian Belhumeur. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bellmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bellmer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bellmer ranked 58,130 in popularity and was carried by 327 individuals, equating to a proportion of approximately 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the count dropped to 298, indicating an 8.87% decrease, the rank also slipped to 66,371, marking a 14.18% change in rank. Consequently, the name's proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67%, reflecting its dwindling prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #66,371 | -14.18% |
| Count | 327 | 298 | -8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellmer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Bellmer surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no Bellmers were recorded as identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, or Black ethnicities. The vast majority, over 96%, identified as White in 2000, and this figure increased slightly to 97.32% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.53%, identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this category was not represented in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 97.32% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |