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

Bellorin, 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 Bellorin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellorin in America

Bellorin is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellorin surname appeared 171 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 Bellorin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellorin 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 Bellorin

The surname Bellorin is primarily found in Venezuela and has its roots in the Spanish language. It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, during the Spanish colonization of the region.

One theory suggests that Bellorin is derived from the Spanish word "bello," meaning beautiful or handsome, combined with the suffix "-in," which is a common ending for Spanish surnames. This could indicate that the name may have been initially given to someone considered attractive or good-looking.

Another possibility is that Bellorin is a toponym, a surname derived from a place name. It may have originated from a specific location, village, or region within Venezuela or Spain. However, the exact place of origin remains unclear.

Early records mentioning the Bellorin surname are scarce, but it is possible that it appeared in colonial documents or church registers from the Spanish colonial period in Venezuela. Unfortunately, many of these records were lost or destroyed over time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Bellorin surname was Juan Bellorin, a Venezuelan poet and writer born in 1801 and died in 1864. He was known for his patriotic and romantic works, and his poems were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Rafael Bellorin, a Venezuelan politician and lawyer who lived from 1842 to 1914. He served as a member of the National Congress and was a prominent figure in the country's political landscape during the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Andres Bellorin (1906-1993) was a Venezuelan artist known for his landscape and portrait paintings. His works are part of the collections of several museums in Venezuela and abroad.

Maria Bellorin (1913-1990) was a Venezuelan educator and writer who made significant contributions to the field of children's literature. She authored numerous books and stories aimed at promoting literacy and cultural awareness among young readers.

More recently, Cesar Bellorin (1949-2018) was a Venezuelan businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies in the country. He was also known for his charitable work and support for educational initiatives.

While the exact origins of the Bellorin surname remain somewhat uncertain, it is evident that individuals with this name have made notable contributions to various fields throughout Venezuela's history, spanning literature, art, politics, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellorin

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Bellorin, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!