2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Belardinelli
An Italian surname derived from the town of Bellardine or related to the Italian given name Belardino.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Belardinelli. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Belardinelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Belardinelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Belardinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Belardinelli
The surname Belardinelli originates from Italy, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the city of Bologna. The name is derived from the Italian word "belardo," which means "beautiful" or "handsome," combined with the diminutive suffix "-elli," suggesting it was initially used as a nickname or a descriptive name for an individual with attractive features.
In the 13th century, the name Belardinelli appeared in several historical documents, including the Codice Diplomatico Bolognese, a collection of medieval manuscripts from Bologna. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in 1235, when a certain Guido Belardinelli was mentioned as a witness in a legal document.
During the Renaissance period, the Belardinelli family gained prominence in Bologna, with several members holding influential positions in the city's government and cultural circles. Notably, Giacomo Belardinelli (1490-1560) was a renowned humanist scholar and poet who served as a professor at the University of Bologna.
Another notable figure was Giovanni Belardinelli (1572-1637), a talented painter from Bologna who specialized in religious artwork. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy, including the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
In the 18th century, the Belardinelli name appeared in the historic records of the Papal States, particularly in the region of Marche. Francesco Belardinelli (1715-1790) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar from Macerata, known for his contributions to the field of canon law.
As the surname spread throughout Italy, it also gave rise to variations such as Belardini and Belardino. One notable bearer of the latter variant was Girolamo Belardino (1592-1655), a Jesuit priest and missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in South America.
Over the centuries, the Belardinelli family has produced numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from academia and the arts to law and religion. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Belardinelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Belardinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Belardinelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Belardinelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.2% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino9.5% · 11
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Belardinelli
Belardinelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
-8 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 12,677 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-23 bearers (-16.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,232 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | -8 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 12,677 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-16.5%) | Down 21,232 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Belardinelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,796 | #145,028 | -17.2% |
| Count | 139 | 116 | -16.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Belardinelli bearers went from 139 to 116 (-16.5% change). The surname moved down 21,232 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #145,028.
FAQ
Belardinelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Belardinelli?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Belardinelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Belardinelli?
Belardinelli ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Belardinelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Belardinelli.
Has Belardinelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Belardinelli went from 139 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 23 (-16.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,796 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Belardinelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Belardinelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Belardinelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.2% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Belardinelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.2%), Hispanic (9.5%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Belardinelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Belardinelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the town of Bellardine or related to the Italian given name Belardino. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Belardinelli (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Belardinelli?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Belardinelli, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.