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BELLAMY

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There are approximately 9,047 people named Bellamy in the UK. That makes it the 1,166th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 143 are named Bellamy.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English

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The Bellamy surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) From Bellesme, a town of France; or it may be Belami, French, a dear and excellent friend; from bel, fair or beautiful, and ami, a friend or companion.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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