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Early Origins of the Belli family

The surname Belli was first found in Austria, where the name Belli was noted for its many branches within the region, where each house was able to acquire a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Belli family

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Belli Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Belli, Bellie, Belley, Belie, Beley, Balli, Baelli, Ballie, Baellie, Balley, Baelley, Balie, Baelie, Baley and many more.

Early Notables of the Belli family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Belli were

  • Joseph Anton Maria Belli di Pino who received his title of nobility in 1759 and Johann Belli von Bellenau who was ennobled in 1775

Belli Ranking

In the United States, the name Belli is the 12,685th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Belli migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Belli Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann Belli, who arrived in Georgia sometime between 1733 and 1783
  • Waters Belli, who settled in Missouri in 1793
Belli Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Antonio Belli, who settled in New Orleans sometime between 1846 and 1856
  • Charles Belli, who settled in California in 1879
Belli Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Eduardo Belli, who settled in New York sometime between 1884 and 1915

Contemporary Notables of the name Belli (post 1700) +

  • Remo Delmo Belli (1927-2016), American jazz drummer and innovator who developed the first successful synthetic drumheads, founder of the Remo company in 1957
  • Mary Lou Belli, American television director and author
  • Major John Belli, Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army from 1792 to 1794
  • Melvin Mouron Belli (1907-1996), American lawyer, known for his celebrity clients
  • Frank Belli, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1964
  • Francis Belli, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Palermo, 1884
  • Carmen M. Belli, American politician, Mayor of Garfield, New Jersey, 1950-53
  • Laura Belli (b. 1947), Italian actress and singer
  • Pierangelo Belli (b. 1944), retired Italian professional football player


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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