Explore the Family Name Bellville
The meaning of Bellville
Altered form of French Belleville. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Colette, Francois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bellville in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bellville had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bellville ranked 31,271 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, but it fell to the 31,412 spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.45%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 701 to 737 during this period, showing a rise of 5.14%. The proportion per 100k people also dipped slightly by 3.85%, going from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #31,412 | -0.45% |
| Count | 701 | 737 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellville
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bellville saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as White, although its percentage decreased slightly from 93.30% to 92.40%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.28% to 2.17%. Individuals identifying as Black or of two or more races also saw changes; the former decreased by 20.79% while the latter experienced an increase of 14.08%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 92.4% | -0.96% |
| Black | 4.28% | 3.39% | -20.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.17% | 69.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.81% | 14.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |