BELLINI
Bellini
Bellini is an Italian surname found in the United Kingdom due to Italian immigration. The name is derived from the Italian word bellino, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful".
Origins
The surname is believed to have originated in the Veneto region of Italy, known for its art and culture. Many Bellini families migrated to the UK in search of better opportunities during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Notable Individuals
Giovanni Bellini
One of the most famous bearers of the surname is Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430–1516), an Italian Renaissance painter. He was a prominent figure in the Venetian school of art and is known for his religious artworks and use of vibrant colours.
Genealogy
The Bellini surname has spread across the UK, with families often maintaining a strong connection to their Italian heritage. Many Bellinis in the UK can trace their roots back to specific regions in Italy, such as Venice or Verona.
Legacy
The Bellini surname, with its Italian origins and connotations of beauty, has become a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the country's history.
In contemporary British society, individuals with the Bellini surname continue to celebrate their heritage and contribute to the cultural mosaic of the UK.
There are approximately 264 people named Bellini in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Bellini.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Behnam
- David
- James
- Luigi
- Marco
- Michael
- Pasquale
- Perseo
- Peter
- Pietro
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alexandra
- Cynthia
- Danielle
- Deborah
- Emma
- Eve
- Fabiana
- Helen
- Lucy
- Maria
- Nicola
- Silvana
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Ballin
- Balin
- Bailin
- Balina
- Balino
- Balini
- Balliny
- Bellin
- Bellina
- Bellinie
- Baline
- Ballyn
- Baylin
- Bealin
- Beilin
- Belin
- Belina
- Beline
- Bellani
- Bellcini
- Belleini
- Bellian
- Belline
- Belling
- Bellino
- Bellins
- Bellion
- Belloni
- Beylin
- Bollini
- Belani
- Belinis
- Belion
- Bellanie
- Bellenie
- Belli
- Bellinge
- Bellings
- Bellwin
- Beloni
- Blini
- Blaine
- Blane
- Bolan
- Boylan
- Boylen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.