Bellino

Bellino is an Italian surname and, less commonly, a given name.

As a surname, "Bellino" is typically derived from the personal name "Bello," a medieval Italian nickname meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." The suffix "-ino" is a diminutive, so "Bellino" can be interpreted as "little Bello" or "rather handsome." Surnames of this type were commonly formed from descriptive nicknames.

The distribution of the surname "Bellino" is primarily in Italy, particularly in the southern regions. There are also instances of the name being found in countries with significant Italian diaspora populations, such as the United States, Argentina, and Australia.

The name might also be associated with geographic locations in Italy, potentially originating from or being prevalent in specific towns or regions. Genealogical research would be required to trace the precise origin of a particular family bearing the surname "Bellino."