Explore the Family Name Bellwood
The meaning of Bellwood
English: habitational name from Belwood in Belton in Axholme (Lincolnshire). The placename is from Old English bel ‘dry ground in a fen’ + wudu ‘wood’.
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How common is the last name Bellwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bellwood has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,618th in terms of popularity, but dropped to 95,955th in 2010, marking a change of -14.75%. The count also reflected this trend, with a population of 209 people bearing the surname in 2000, decreasing to 190 by 2010 – a fall of -9.09%. Furthermore, the proportion of those with the Bellwood surname per 100,000 people decreased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #95,955 | -14.75% |
| Count | 209 | 190 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bellwood
Analyzing the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Bellwood, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 95.22% identified as White, whereas this number slightly declined to 92.63% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data from 2010 indicates that some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races and Black, both at 2.63%, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 92.63% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |