Find out how popular the last name Bealle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bealle.

Bealle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bealle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bealle in America

Bealle is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bealle surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bealle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bealle to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bealle

The surname Bealle is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "beal," which means "bole" or "tree trunk." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with trees, perhaps as foresters or woodsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bealle surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Beala" in the county of Yorkshire. This ancient record provides valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of the name during the Norman conquest of England.

During the medieval period, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Beall, Bealle, Beal, and Beale. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic changes that occurred over time.

Historically, the Bealle surname has been concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. William Bealle (c. 1605-1677), an English colonist who settled in Virginia and served as a member of the House of Burgesses.
2. John Bealle (1603-1666), an English-born Puritan minister who emigrated to New England and became one of the founders of Hingham, Massachusetts.
3. Mary Bealle (c. 1632-1717), an English midwife and herbalist who practiced in the colony of Maryland.
4. Thomas Bealle (c. 1670-1737), a wealthy landowner and planter in Prince George's County, Maryland, known for his involvement in local politics.
5. Decimus Bealle (1742-1803), an American Revolutionary War soldier and surveyor who played a role in the establishment of the District of Columbia.

Throughout its history, the Bealle surname has been associated with various place names, such as Bealle's Creek in Virginia, named after the early colonial settler William Bealle, and Bealle's Delight, a historic plantation in Maryland.

While the Bealle surname may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich and diverse history, reflecting the lives and contributions of individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bealle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bealle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bealle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bealle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bealle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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