2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bellorin
A Spanish surname derived from the word "bello" meaning beautiful or handsome.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 237 Americans carry the last name Bellorin. That puts it at #94,713 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,446,221 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bellorin 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
237
1 in 1,446,221
Census rank
#94,713
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
207
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 207 bearers of the surname Bellorin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 94713th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellorin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bellorin
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellorin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bellorin 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 Bellorin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.7% · 198
- White4.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bellorin
Bellorin 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
#104,602
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 171
+69 bearers (+67.6%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 43,642 places
2020
#94,713
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 207
+36 bearers (+21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 9,889 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #104,602 | 171 | 0.06 | +69 bearers (+67.6%) | Up 43,642 places |
| 2020 | #94,713 | 207 | 0.07 | +36 bearers (+21.1%) | Up 9,889 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 Bellorin 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 | #104,602 | #94,713 | 9.5% |
| Count | 171 | 207 | 21.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 15.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bellorin bearers went from 171 to 207 (+21.1% change). The surname moved up 9,889 positions in the national ranking, going from #104,602 to #94,713.
FAQ
Bellorin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bellorin?
Name Census estimates that about 237 living Americans carry the surname Bellorin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,446,221 residents.
How common is Bellorin?
Bellorin ranks #94,713 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 207 people with the surname Bellorin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (237), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Bellorin.
Has Bellorin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bellorin went from 171 recorded bearers to 207. That is an increase of 36 (+21.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #104,602 to #94,713.
What does the Census say about the background of Bellorin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellorin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (4.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bellorin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (198 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bellorin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.7%), White (4.3%). 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 Bellorin (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 Bellorin mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "bello" meaning beautiful or handsome. 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 Bellorin (0.07 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 last name Bellorin?
See how many Americans have the surname Bellorin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.