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

Beland, 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 Beland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beland in America

Beland is the 15328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beland surname appeared 1,913 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Beland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beland 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 Beland

The surname Beland is of French origin, derived from the old French word "bel", meaning beautiful or fair. It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the medieval period.

The name Beland can be traced back to the early 12th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of northern France. Some historical documents, such as the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, mention individuals bearing variations of the name, like "Bellandus" or "Bellandius".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beland can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Beland, who held estates in Hertfordshire and Essex.

During the 13th century, the name Beland gained prominence in the region of Champagne, France. Notable individuals from this period include Jehan Beland, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Troyes around 1250.

In the 15th century, the name Beland was associated with the town of Beland, located in the department of Ain, in eastern France. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated as a place name before becoming a hereditary family name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Beland:

1. Pierre Beland (1648-1718), a French-Canadian pioneer and one of the first settlers in the region of Quebec, Canada.
2. Jean-Baptiste Beland (1795-1867), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.
3. Honoré Beland (1867-1934), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada and as the Solicitor General of Canada.
4. Henri Beland (1869-1935), a Canadian painter and sculptor known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.
5. Louis-Philippe Beland (1910-1993), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Quebec National Assembly and as the Minister of Finance for the province of Quebec.

The surname Beland has a long and illustrious history, with its roots firmly planted in the French-speaking regions of Europe and its branches extending across the Atlantic to the New World. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, law, art, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beland

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

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

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