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

Bellwoar, 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 Bellwoar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellwoar in America

Bellwoar is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellwoar surname appeared 113 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 Bellwoar.

The history of the last name Bellwoar

The surname BELLWOAR originated in England during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bell" meaning bell and "woar" meaning war or battle. This suggests the name may have been given to someone who lived near a bell tower or someone who was known for their involvement in battles or wars.

The earliest recorded instance of the BELLWOAR surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Bellwoar who held estates in the county of Essex.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the BELLWOAR surname was Sir Edward Bellwoar (1225-1292), a knight who fought in the Crusades and was awarded lands in Oxfordshire for his service.

During the 15th century, the BELLWOAR surname appeared in various records and documents, including the Rolls of Parliament. One such record from 1472 mentions a John Bellwoar who was a merchant and alderman in the city of London.

In the 16th century, the BELLWOAR surname was sometimes spelled as "Bellewar" or "Bellwarre". A notable individual from this time was Sir Thomas Bellwoar (1510-1578), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Hertfordshire.

In the 17th century, the BELLWOAR surname was found in various parish records and court documents. One prominent figure was William Bellwoar (1625-1698), a wealthy businessman and landowner who served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1680.

Over the centuries, the BELLWOAR surname has been associated with various place names, such as Bellwoar Hall in Staffordshire and Bellwoar Manor in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that individuals with the BELLWOAR name held significant land and property in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellwoar

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

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 Bellwoar 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.

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

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