About Bellwood
The surname Bellwood is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "belle" meaning "bell" and "wudu" meaning "wood." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a place with a prominent bell or in a wooded area. The name Bellwood may have been given to someone who lived near a church or a bell tower, or it could have been used to describe someone who resided in or owned land near a wooded area.
The surname Bellwood is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bellwood based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bellwood is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bellwood in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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