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

Belanich, 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 Belanich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belanich in America

Belanich is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belanich surname appeared 136 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 Belanich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belanich 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 Belanich

The surname Belanich originates from Croatia, a country located in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Slavic word "bel," which means "white" or "fair," and may have been used to describe someone with light-colored hair or a pale complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Belanich surname can be found in a 15th-century Croatian census document, where it was spelled "Belanich." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a particular village or region within Croatia. Unfortunately, specific details about the geographic origins of the name remain unclear.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ivan Belanich (1520-1585) was a prominent Croatian scholar and writer. He authored several works on history and literature, contributing significantly to the preservation of Croatian cultural heritage during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Marko Belanich (1678-1745), a Croatian naval officer who served in the Venetian navy. He played a crucial role in several naval battles against Ottoman forces, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess.

During the 18th century, a Croatian family with the surname Belanich settled in the city of Dubrovnik, which was then an independent republic. This family produced several influential merchants and politicians, including Nikola Belanich (1725-1802), who served as a city councilor and was instrumental in promoting trade relations with neighboring regions.

In the 19th century, a Croatian artist named Josip Belanich (1820-1892) gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the stunning natural scenery of the Dalmatian coast. His works were exhibited in various European cities and are now housed in several Croatian museums.

While the Belanich surname is predominantly found in Croatia and among Croatian diaspora communities worldwide, it has also been recorded in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Slavic roots of Croatia, where it emerged as a distinctive surname during the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belanich

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

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

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