Explore the Family Name Bellofatto
The meaning of Bellofatto
Italian (southern): from the personal name Bellofatto, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘happy event, well done’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Mario, Rocco, Sal, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bellofatto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bellofatto has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,120th in popularity with 341 people holding this surname, representing 0.13 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had increased to 54,418 with 379 people having the Bellofatto surname, but the proportion remained constant at 0.13 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #54,418 | 3.03% |
| Count | 341 | 379 | 11.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellofatto
Regarding ethnicity, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Bellofatto surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease from 95.89% to 92.88% over this decade. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group saw an increase of approximately 22%, going from 4.11% in 2000 to 5.01% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, a small percentage (1.32%) began identifying as of Two or more races. There were no individuals with the Bellofatto surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 92.88% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 5.01% | 21.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |