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

Bellio, 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 Bellio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellio in America

Bellio is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellio surname appeared 204 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 Bellio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellio 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 Bellio

The surname Bellio originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the area surrounding Venice, during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bello," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome," possibly referring to an attractive physical appearance or a pleasing personality trait.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bellio can be found in the Venetian archives, where a certain Giovanni Bellio was mentioned as a prominent merchant and landowner in the 14th century. The name also appeared in various legal documents and tax records from that era, indicating its presence among the influential families of the region.

During the Renaissance, the Bellio family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, Bartolomeo Bellio (1470-1538) was a renowned Venetian painter and architect, known for his contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in and around Venice. His contemporary, Antonio Bellio (1485-1551), was a celebrated poet and scholar, revered for his eloquent verses and literary works.

In the 17th century, the Bellio name gained international recognition through the exploits of Giacomo Bellio (1605-1679), a Venetian explorer and navigator. His voyages to the Far East and the Americas were documented in his travel journals, which provided valuable insights into the cultures and customs of the lands he visited.

Another notable figure bearing the Bellio surname was Maria Bellio (1730-1804), a prominent opera singer from Milan. Her exceptional vocal talents earned her fame throughout Europe, and she performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses of her time, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.

As the Bellio family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Belli, Bellio, and Bellini. However, the core meaning and origin remained tied to the concept of beauty and attractiveness, reflecting the surname's heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellio

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

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

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