2000
#21,273
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,148
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.43
Rare Last name
Bellucci
An Italian surname meaning "beautiful one" or "fair one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,288 Americans carry the last name Bellucci. That puts it at #23,348 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 266,114 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bellucci 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
1.3K
1 in 266,114
Census rank
#23,348
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,123 bearers of the surname Bellucci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 23348th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bellucci
The surname Bellucci is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the region of Tuscany. It is derived from the Italian word "bello," meaning beautiful or handsome, and was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for an individual with an attractive appearance.
One of the earliest known references to the Bellucci name can be found in historical records from the city of Florence, dated back to the 13th century. These documents mention several individuals bearing the surname, indicating that it had already become established in the area during that time.
In the 14th century, the Bellucci family gained prominence in the town of Siena, where they were involved in various trades and professions. A notable figure from this period was Giovanni Bellucci, a skilled artisan who contributed to the construction of the iconic Siena Cathedral between 1339 and 1348.
By the 15th century, the Bellucci name had spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing family members residing in cities like Rome and Naples. One noteworthy individual was Antonio Bellucci, a renowned Renaissance painter born in Rome in 1454, known for his religious and mythological works adorning churches and noble residences.
In the 16th century, the Bellucci family gained recognition in the field of literature. Pietro Bellucci, born in Venice in 1502, was a celebrated playwright and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
The 17th century saw the emergence of a prominent Bellucci family in the city of Bologna. Giacomo Bellucci, born in 1623, was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the papal court and authored several influential treatises on civil law.
As the centuries passed, the Bellucci surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields. One notable figure was Maria Bellucci, born in Milan in 1782, a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the region, advocating for equal educational opportunities.
Throughout its history, the Bellucci name has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, from artists and scholars to professionals and influential figures in their respective communities. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Tuscany, the surname has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bellucci
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bellucci 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 Bellucci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 1,016
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 71
- Two or more races2.0% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 11
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bellucci
Bellucci 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
#22,471
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,145
-3 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 0.39
Rank movement Down 1,198 places
2020
#23,348
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,123
-22 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Down 877 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,273 | 1,148 | 0.43 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,471 | 1,145 | 0.39 | -3 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 1,198 places |
| 2020 | #23,348 | 1,123 | 0.38 | -22 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 877 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 Bellucci 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 | #22,471 | #23,348 | -3.9% |
| Count | 1,145 | 1,123 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.39 | 0.38 | -3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bellucci bearers went from 1,145 to 1,123 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 877 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,471 to #23,348.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bellucci
FAQ
Bellucci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bellucci?
Name Census estimates that about 1,288 living Americans carry the surname Bellucci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 266,114 residents.
How common is Bellucci?
Bellucci ranks #23,348 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.38 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 1,123 people with the surname Bellucci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,288), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.38 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.38 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 Bellucci.
Has Bellucci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bellucci went from 1,145 recorded bearers to 1,123. That is a decrease of 22 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #22,471 to #23,348.
What does the Census say about the background of Bellucci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bellucci, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bellucci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (1,016 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bellucci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Bellucci (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 Bellucci mean?
An Italian surname meaning "beautiful one" or "fair one". 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 Bellucci (0.38 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 common is the surname Bellucci?
You can see how many people are called Bellucci on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.