Explore the Family Name Bellucci
The meaning of Bellucci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Bello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Sante, Amerigo, Angelo, Antonietta, Bartolomeo, Concetta, Cosmo, Enrico, Ettore, Guido, Italo.
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How common is the last name Bellucci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bellucci" experienced a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bellucci was ranked as the 21,273rd most popular surname in the United States, only to fall slightly to 22,471st place a decade later, marking a 5.63% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname barely changed, going from 1,148 in 2000 to 1,145 in 2010 - a dip of just 0.26%. The proportion of Belluccis per 100,000 individuals also saw a minor drop of 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,273 | #22,471 | -5.63% |
| Count | 1,148 | 1,145 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellucci
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellucci underwent some noteworthy shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest population identifying as Bellucci remained overwhelmingly White, at 95.47% in 2000 and 94.76% in 2010, showing a minor reduction of 0.74%. The representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander community increased by 12.86%, while the number of people identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 47.54%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 111.46%, although they still make up a small percentage of the overall Bellucci population. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 94.76% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.32% | 111.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0.96% | -47.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.79% | 12.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |