Explore the Family Name Bellow
The meaning of Bellow
1. English: metonymic occupational name from Middle English beli, belu, or below ‘bellows’ for a bellows maker or blower, for example for a blacksmith or for a church organ. Until the early 15th century the term was normally used in the singular. 2. English: variant of Bellew. 3. Americanized form of French Béland (see Beland). 4. Altered form of Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine), Russian, and Belorussian Belov. Compare Below.
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How common is the last name Bellow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bellow has experienced fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, Bellow ranked at 23,903 with a count of 986 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.37 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 25,684 and the count had slightly dropped to 960, corresponding to a decreased proportion of 0.33 per 100,000 people. This indicates a change of -7.45 in rank and -2.64 in the count over the ten-year period, along with a decrease of about -10.81% in the ratio per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,903 | #25,684 | -7.45% |
| Count | 986 | 960 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellow
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellow, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, with 65.52% in 2000 and slightly less, 64.17%, in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased from 26.98% in 2000 to 28.75% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 3.25% to 3.65%. The percentages for those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.94% to 2.29%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.52% | 64.17% | -2.06% |
| Black | 26.98% | 28.75% | 6.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 3.65% | 12.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 2.29% | -22.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |