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

Bellmore, 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 Bellmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellmore in America

Bellmore is the 28967th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellmore surname appeared 820 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 Bellmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellmore 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 Bellmore

The surname Bellmore originated in England during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "belle" meaning "bell" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marshland". This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a bell or church in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bellmore can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a William de Belmor in Norfolk. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 also mentions a John Belmor in Somerset.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings such as Belmore, Belmor, and Belmour. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

The Bellmore surname is closely associated with the village of Belmore in Hampshire, which was formerly known as Belmor or Belmour. It is believed that some early bearers of the name may have originated from or resided in this area.

Notable individuals with the surname Bellmore throughout history include:

1. Sir Henry Bellmore (c. 1550 - 1625), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Winchester.
2. John Bellmore (c. 1620 - 1690), an English clergyman and author of "A Treatise on the Sacraments".
3. Elizabeth Bellmore (c. 1675 - 1745), a renowned English poet and playwright known for her works on moral and religious themes.
4. Thomas Bellmore (1745 - 1821), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
5. William Bellmore (1810 - 1882), an English industrialist and philanthropist who founded several schools and hospitals in Birmingham.

While the Bellmore surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The name's origins and early bearers provide insight into the lives and occupations of those who carried it, reflecting the diverse experiences of English families throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellmore

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

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

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