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

Belluscio, 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 Belluscio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belluscio in America

Belluscio is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belluscio surname appeared 238 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 Belluscio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belluscio 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 Belluscio

The surname Belluscio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bello," meaning beautiful or handsome. This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered physically attractive.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belluscio can be found in historical documents from the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Belluschio" or "Bellusci," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardization.

The Belluscio name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records, including the Catasto Fiorentino, a comprehensive tax record compiled in Florence during the 15th century. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution of the name across different social strata and occupations.

Notably, Giovanni Belluscio (1437-1494) was a prominent Florentine artist and sculptor during the Renaissance period. He is known for his contributions to the decoration of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly known as the Duomo of Florence.

Another notable figure bearing the Belluscio name was Francesco Belluscio (1551-1624), a renowned Italian jurist and legal scholar from the city of Siena. His works on civil law and jurisprudence were highly influential during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

In the 17th century, the Belluscio family established a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were recognized as part of the local nobility. One prominent member was Girolamo Belluscio (1628-1702), a military commander who served under the Spanish Crown during the Wars of the Grand Alliance.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Giuseppe Belluscio (1817-1891) was an Italian diplomat and politician who played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various diplomatic positions throughout his career.

Another notable figure with the Belluscio surname was the Italian writer and poet Camillo Belluscio (1869-1937), who was born in the town of Bari in southern Italy. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belluscio

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

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

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