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

Bellino, 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 Bellino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellino in America

Bellino is the 13497th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellino surname appeared 2,250 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bellino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellino 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 Bellino

The surname Bellino originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bello," meaning beautiful or handsome. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was considered attractive or good-looking.

The name was most prevalent in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Genoa. Records show that the Bellino family had a strong presence in these regions during the Renaissance period, with several members holding prominent positions in local government and trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bellino can be found in a document from 1267, which mentions a Guglielmo Bellino, a merchant from Genoa. Another notable early example is Bartolomeo Bellino, a painter from Venice who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for his portraits and religious works.

In the 16th century, the surname Bellino appears in historical records related to the city of Milan. In 1521, a Francesco Bellino is mentioned as a member of the city council, indicating that the family had achieved a certain level of social standing and influence in the region.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname Bellino have made significant contributions in various fields. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Bellino (1470-1516), an Italian composer and music theorist who was active in Naples during the Renaissance. His treatise on music theory, titled "Diffinitioni della musica," was widely influential in its time.

Another notable Bellino was Andrea Bellino (1614-1676), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked primarily in Genoa and the surrounding areas. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces, including the Church of San Matteo in Genoa, which is considered one of his masterpieces.

In the 19th century, a Guglielmo Bellino (1812-1885) gained recognition as a painter and art critic in Milan. He was known for his landscapes and genre scenes, as well as his writings on art theory and criticism.

While the surname Bellino continues to be used in modern times, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Italy, where it has a long and distinguished history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellino

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

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 Bellino 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 Bellino 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 Bellino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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