Explore the Family Name Bellomy
The meaning of Bellomy
English: altered form of Bellamy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bellomy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bellomy has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 16,194th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 17,063rd, a decline of 5.37%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,641 to 1,664 during the same period, an increment of 1.4%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.2% from 0.61 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,194 | #17,063 | -5.37% |
| Count | 1,641 | 1,664 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.56 | -8.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellomy
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.52%, going from 95.00% to 92.61%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 119.23%, climbing from 1.04% to 2.28%. The number of Black individuals also rose 36.00%, moving from 2.25% to 3.06%. Notably, in 2010, there were people with the surname Bellomy who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that had no representation in the 2000 data. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 25.00% from 1.28% to 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 92.61% | -2.52% |
| Black | 2.25% | 3.06% | 36% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.28% | 119.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0.96% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |