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UK surname

Bellini

Italian surname referring to a beautiful or handsome person.

In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Bellini surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 185, ranked #20,652, up from #31,604 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hart, Broxbourne and Enfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bellini is 196 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1221.4%.

1881 census count

14

Ranked #31,604

Modern count

185

2016, ranked #20,652

Peak year

2013

196 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bellini had 14 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,604 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 185 in 2016, ranked #20,652.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 36 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Bellini surname distribution map

The map shows where the Bellini surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Bellini surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bellini over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 14 #31,604
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 22 #31,562
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 157 #20,513
1998 modern 165 #20,423
1999 modern 154 #21,455
2000 modern 165 #20,501
2001 modern 161 #20,543
2002 modern 167 #20,457
2003 modern 165 #20,401
2004 modern 160 #20,926
2005 modern 165 #20,468
2006 modern 177 #19,738
2007 modern 179 #19,811
2008 modern 179 #20,015
2009 modern 176 #20,632
2010 modern 181 #20,738
2011 modern 187 #20,132
2012 modern 193 #19,665
2013 modern 196 #19,790
2014 modern 187 #20,570
2015 modern 187 #20,502
2016 modern 185 #20,652

Geography

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Where Bellinis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hart, Broxbourne, Enfield, North East Lincolnshire and Waverley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hart 003 Hart
2 Broxbourne 007 Broxbourne
3 Enfield 028 Enfield
4 North East Lincolnshire 004 North East Lincolnshire
5 Waverley 011 Waverley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bellini

These lists show first names that appear often with the Bellini surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bellini

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bellini, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Bellini surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Bellini household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Bellini is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bellini is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bellini falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bellini is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Bellini, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bellini

The surname Bellini originates from Italy and has its roots in the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the Italian word "bello," meaning "beautiful," and is believed to have been initially used to identify individuals who resided in a particularly picturesque or scenic area.

One of the earliest documented references to the Bellini name can be found in the records of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the Bellini family was prominently involved in the city's artistic and cultural scenes, with members such as the renowned Renaissance painters Gentile Bellini (c. 1429-1507) and his brother, Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430-1516), whose works are celebrated for their exceptional beauty and innovation.

The Bellini surname also appears in historical documents from other regions of Italy, including the Tuscany area. Records from the 14th century mention a notable figure named Filippo Bellini (c. 1320-1390), a skilled architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several prominent buildings in Florence.

As the Bellini family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, various variations and spellings of the name emerged, such as Bellino, Bellina, and Bellinelli. These variations often reflected regional dialects or linguistic adaptations.

Another prominent individual bearing the Bellini surname was Lorenzo Bellini (1643-1704), a renowned Italian anatomist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of the human body. His detailed observations and illustrations of the kidneys led to the term "Bellini's ducts" being used to describe the small tubes within the kidney's medulla.

In the realm of music, the Bellini name is associated with Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), an iconic Italian opera composer whose works, such as "Norma" and "La Sonnambula," are considered masterpieces of the bel canto tradition. His melodic compositions and ability to evoke deep emotions through his operas have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.

While the Bellini surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural diffusion. However, its historical roots and connections to the Italian Renaissance and artistic traditions remain deeply embedded in its etymology and significance.

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1881 census detail

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Bellini families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bellini surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 9 Bellinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.60x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 9 6.60x
Lancashire 3 1.85x
Essex 1 3.71x
Surrey 1 1.50x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Andrew Holborn London in Middlesex leads with 8 Bellinis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1355.93x.

Place Total Index
St Andrew Holborn London 8 1355.93x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 116.73x
East Molesey 1 666.67x
Shoreditch London 1 16.92x
South Weald 1 434.78x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bellini surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Kathalina 1
Maria 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bellini surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 3
Antonio 2
Angelo 1
Antonnio 1
Giovanni 1
Gollito 1
Loudivic 1
Louis 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bellini households.

FAQ

Bellini surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bellini surname in 1881?

In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Bellini surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bellini surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 185 in 2016. That gives Bellini a modern rank of #20,652.

What does the Bellini surname mean?

Italian surname referring to a beautiful or handsome person.

What does the Bellini map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bellini bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.