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

Belarde, 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 Belarde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belarde in America

Belarde is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belarde surname appeared 326 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 Belarde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belarde 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 Belarde

The surname Belarde originates from France and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "belard," which means "fair-haired" or "blonde." This suggests that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with light-colored hair.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Belarde can be found in the Cartulary of Mâcon, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Burgundy region of France, dated around 1190. This document mentions a "Robertus Belardus," indicating that the surname was already in use at that time.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across France, including the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and legal documents. One notable entry from 1275 mentions a "Johannes Belarde" from the village of Villaines-en-Duesmois in the Côte-d'Or department.

As the name spread throughout France, it underwent several spelling variations, such as Bellard, Belard, and Belare. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

In the 14th century, the name Belarde gained prominence with the birth of Jean Belarde (c. 1320 - 1390), a renowned French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied during the Middle Ages.

Another notable individual with this surname was Étienne Belarde (1510 - 1578), a French composer and musician who served as the court composer to King Henry II of France. His compositions, which included masses, motets, and chansons, were highly regarded in his time.

During the 16th century, the name Belarde also appeared in England, likely due to French immigrants or descendants of French families settling in the country. One example is William Belarde (c. 1530 - 1595), a merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, who was mentioned in the Lincolnshire Subsidy Rolls of 1545.

In the 17th century, the name Belarde continued to be found in various parts of Europe, including France, England, and the Low Countries. Nicolas Belarde (1622 - 1693), a Flemish painter known for his still-life works, was born in Brussels during this period.

Another notable figure with the surname Belarde was Jacques Belarde (1673 - 1732), a French architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Church of St. Roch and the Hôtel de Soubise.

Throughout its history, the surname Belarde has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, musicians, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, reflecting the mobility and influence of French culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belarde

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

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

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