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

Belluardo, 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 Belluardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belluardo in America

Belluardo is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belluardo surname appeared 157 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 Belluardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belluardo 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 Belluardo

The surname Belluardo finds its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian words "bello" meaning beautiful, and "guardo" meaning to look or gaze, potentially referring to someone with a beautiful or striking appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belluardo can be found in the historical records of the city of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni Belluardo is mentioned in a document dated 1347. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the 14th century.

Another early reference to the name Belluardo appears in a manuscript from the Duchy of Milan, dated 1468, which mentions a nobleman named Giacomo Belluardo. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of northern Italy by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a famous architect and engineer named Michele Sanmicheli Belluardo (1484-1559) left his mark on the city of Verona, where he designed several fortifications and buildings, including the iconic Porta Nuova. His work is still celebrated today and is a testament to the artistic talents of those bearing the Belluardo surname.

During the Renaissance period, a painter named Giovanni Battista Belluardo (1506-1554) gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. His paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname Belluardo was Carlo Belluardo (1769-1839), a military officer and statesman who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and was later appointed as the Governor of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.

While the surname Belluardo is not among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and cultural significance are deeply rooted in the country's northern regions, where it has been traced back to the Middle Ages. The name has been carried by merchants, noblemen, artists, and military figures throughout the centuries, contributing to the diverse tapestry of Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belluardo

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

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

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