Find out how popular the last name Bellendir is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bellendir.

Bellendir, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bellendir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellendir in America

Bellendir is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellendir surname appeared 160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bellendir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellendir to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bellendir

The surname BELLENDIR is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "belle," meaning "bell," and "dir," meaning "door" or "gate," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with a bell tower or gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BELLENDIR can be found in a document dating back to the 13th century, where a certain Helmut BELLENDIR is mentioned as a resident of a small town in present-day Bavaria. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, a manuscript from a Benedictine monastery in Austria mentions a Brother Johannes BELLENDIR, who is believed to have been a monk and scholar at the abbey. This provides further evidence of the name's presence in the German-speaking lands during the late Middle Ages.

The BELLENDIR name also appears in several historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, often associated with skilled craftsmen or tradesmen. Notable individuals from this period include Hans BELLENDIR (1525-1589), a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, and Margarethe BELLENDIR (1567-1641), a respected weaver from the town of Freiburg.

In the 18th century, Johann Michael BELLENDIR (1706-1782), a German-born painter and engraver, gained recognition for his intricate landscape paintings and etchings. His works can still be found in various art museums across Europe.

Another noteworthy figure with the BELLENDIR surname is Kaspar BELLENDIR (1819-1891), a German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy. He authored several influential books on educational theory and methods.

While the BELLENDIR name is still found in various parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland today, it is considered relatively uncommon compared to other German surnames. However, its historical roots and connections to skilled professions and academic pursuits make it a distinctive and intriguing name within the context of German genealogy and onomastics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellendir

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bellendir.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bellendir was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bellendir has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bellendir was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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