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

Belangia, 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 Belangia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belangia in America

Belangia is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belangia surname appeared 226 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 Belangia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belangia 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 Belangia

The surname BELANGIA is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the provinces of Lombardy and Veneto, where it was initially spelled as "Bellangia" or "Bellangera."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BELANGIA can be found in the archives of the city of Verona, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1278 mentions a certain "Giovanni Bellangia," who was a merchant involved in the lucrative silk trade between Italy and the Byzantine Empire.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the annals of the Republic of Venice, with a notable figure named "Marco Bellangia" serving as a diplomat and ambassador to the court of the Holy Roman Emperor. His diplomatic endeavors are documented in several historical accounts of the time.

The name BELANGIA is closely associated with the town of Bellagio, a picturesque village situated on the shores of Lake Como. It is believed that the name originated from this location, and some of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname hailed from this region.

During the Renaissance period, the BELANGIA family gained prominence in the city of Milan. One notable individual was "Giulio Belangia" (1492-1556), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palazzi in the city.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname BELANGIA was "Lucrezia Belangia" (1535-1598), a celebrated poet and writer who was part of the literary circle of the Medici family in Florence. Her works, including a collection of sonnets and odes, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 17th century, the name BELANGIA spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in France and Spain. One such individual was "Pedro Belangia" (1612-1678), a Spanish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War and rose to the rank of Captain.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as "Belangia," "Bellangia," and "Bellangera" being used interchangeably. However, the core root of the name remained unchanged, retaining its connection to the northern Italian regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belangia

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

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

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