2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bellocchio
An Italian surname meaning "pretty eye" or "beautiful eye".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 158 Americans carry the last name Bellocchio. That puts it at #129,045 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,169,331 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bellocchio 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
158
1 in 2,169,331
Census rank
#129,045
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
138
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 138 bearers of the surname Bellocchio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 129045th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellocchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bellocchio
The surname Bellocchio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "bello" meaning "beautiful" and "occhio" meaning "eye," potentially referring to someone with striking or attractive eyes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th century, when a merchant named Giacomo Bellocchio is mentioned in a document from the city of Milan. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Bellocchio appears in various records and manuscripts, particularly those related to the arts and literature. For instance, a painter named Giovanni Bellocchio is known to have worked in Venice in the 16th century, though specific dates of birth and death are uncertain.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Bellocchio was Francesco Bellocchio, a philosopher and scholar born in Turin in 1635. He is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and he served as a professor at the University of Turin until his death in 1703.
The 19th century saw the birth of Antonio Bellocchio, a renowned Italian architect who was born in Milan in 1830. He is credited with designing several important buildings in his hometown, including the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls. Antonio Bellocchio passed away in 1898.
Another prominent individual with the surname Bellocchio was Aldo Bellocchio, an Italian writer and journalist who lived from 1875 to 1958. He is best known for his literary works that explored the social and political issues of his time, as well as his contributions to several influential newspapers and magazines.
The surname Bellocchio can also be traced back to certain place names in Italy, such as the village of Bellocchio in the Piedmont region, which may have been the original source of the name for families residing in that area.
Overall, the surname Bellocchio has a rich history deeply rooted in Italian culture, spanning various fields including art, philosophy, architecture, and literature. While its exact origins are not definitively known, it remains a distinctive surname with connections to the northern regions of Italy and a legacy spanning several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bellocchio
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellocchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bellocchio 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 Bellocchio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 124
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 11
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bellocchio
Bellocchio 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
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+9 bearers (+7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,146 places
2020
#129,045
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
+2 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 3,027 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +9 bearers (+7.1%) | Down 1,146 places |
| 2020 | #129,045 | 138 | 0.05 | +2 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 3,027 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 Bellocchio 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 | #126,018 | #129,045 | -2.4% |
| Count | 136 | 138 | 1.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -7.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bellocchio bearers went from 136 to 138 (+1.5% change). The surname moved down 3,027 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #129,045.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bellocchio
FAQ
Bellocchio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bellocchio?
Name Census estimates that about 158 living Americans carry the surname Bellocchio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,169,331 residents.
How common is Bellocchio?
Bellocchio ranks #129,045 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 138 people with the surname Bellocchio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (158), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Bellocchio.
Has Bellocchio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bellocchio went from 136 recorded bearers to 138. That is an increase of 2 (+1.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #129,045.
What does the Census say about the background of Bellocchio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellocchio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Black (0.7%). 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 Bellocchio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (124 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bellocchio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (8.0%), Black (0.7%). 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 Bellocchio (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 Bellocchio mean?
An Italian surname meaning "pretty eye" or "beautiful eye". 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 Bellocchio (0.05 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 many people have the surname Bellocchio?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.