2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bellandi
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from bella meaning "beautiful" or referring to a beautiful person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Bellandi. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bellandi 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Bellandi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bellandi
The surname Bellandi has its roots in Italy, where it first emerged in the medieval period. Derived from the Italian word "bella," meaning beautiful, Bellandi likely originated as a nickname given to someone of striking appearance or perhaps someone who worked as a craftsman creating beautiful objects.
One of the earliest known records of the name Bellandi can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a family of artisans bearing the Bellandi name, suggesting that the surname may have been associated with skilled craftsmen during that time.
In the 14th century, the Bellandi name appeared in various historical records from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, indicating that the surname had spread across central Italy. Notable figures bearing this name include Guido Bellandi, a Florentine merchant and banker who lived between 1350 and 1420.
As the Bellandi family grew and expanded over the centuries, they established roots in various parts of Italy. In the 16th century, a branch of the Bellandi family settled in the town of Siena, where they became prominent citizens and landowners. One notable member of this lineage was Giovanni Bellandi, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived from 1540 to 1612.
In the 18th century, the Bellandi name gained further prominence with the birth of Pietro Bellandi (1708-1784), a celebrated Italian painter and engraver. His works adorned churches and galleries throughout Italy, and he is considered one of the leading artists of the late Baroque period.
As the Bellandi surname spread beyond Italy, it also took root in other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing this name was Juan Bellandi (1820-1898), a Spanish-born Argentine politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the development of the Argentine legal system.
Throughout its long history, the Bellandi surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and merchants to artists, architects, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of Bellandi families who have left their mark on numerous cultures and societies.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bellandi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bellandi 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 Bellandi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bellandi
Bellandi 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,865 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+9 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,266 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,865 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 10,266 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 Bellandi 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 | #159,712 | #149,446 | 6.4% |
| Count | 101 | 110 | 8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bellandi bearers went from 101 to 110 (+8.9% change). The surname moved up 10,266 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #149,446.
FAQ
Bellandi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bellandi?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Bellandi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Bellandi?
Bellandi ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Bellandi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Bellandi.
Has Bellandi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bellandi went from 101 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 9 (+8.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Bellandi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Black (3.6%). 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 Bellandi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bellandi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (5.5%), Black (3.6%). 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 Bellandi (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 Bellandi mean?
A surname of Italian origin, possibly derived from bella meaning "beautiful" or referring to a beautiful person. 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 Bellandi (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 common is the surname Bellandi?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Bellandi is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.