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

Belance, 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 Belance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belance in America

Belance is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belance surname appeared 106 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 Belance.

The history of the last name Belance

The surname BELANCE has its origins in France, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bel" meaning "beautiful" or "fair," combined with the suffix "-ance," indicating a state or quality. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a pleasing or attractive appearance.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BELANCE surname can be found in the medieval rolls of Normandy, dated around the 13th century. These records document individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Belaunce and Belaunce.

In the 14th century, the BELANCE name appeared in historical documents related to the region of Languedoc in southern France. Notably, a certain Jean BELANCE was recorded as a landowner in the village of Montpellier during this time.

The BELANCE surname has also been associated with the town of Belance, located in the Auvergne region of central France. It is possible that the name originated as a place name before becoming a surname, as was common during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the BELANCE surname. One such person was Pierre BELANCE, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1595 to 1647. His work is featured in various collections across Europe.

Another notable figure was Marie-Louise BELANCE, a French philanthropist and patron of the arts, who lived from 1732 to 1810. She was known for her support of various cultural institutions in Paris.

In the 18th century, a family of BELANCE nobles resided in the Burgundy region of France. One member, Jacques BELANCE (1721-1789), served as a military officer and participated in several campaigns during the reign of King Louis XV.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure named Émile BELANCE (1832-1901) made significant contributions to the field of architecture. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Porte Dorée.

Finally, the 20th century saw the rise of Marcel BELANCE (1904-1987), a renowned French writer and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, garnered critical acclaim and earned him a place among the literary luminaries of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belance

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

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 Belance 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.

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 Belance was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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