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

Belardo, 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 Belardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belardo in America

Belardo is the 32396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belardo surname appeared 710 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 Belardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belardo 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 Belardo

The surname Belardo has its roots in Italy, where it is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "bel," meaning "beautiful," and "ardo," meaning "ardent" or "fervent." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a passionate or fiery personality, or perhaps someone who was considered physically attractive.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belardo can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Genoa, where a man named Giovanni Belardo is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a certain level of social status or wealth during this time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Belardo residing in the region of Calabria, in southern Italy. It is possible that this family played a role in the further spread and popularization of the name throughout the Italian peninsula.

During the Renaissance, a notable figure bearing the surname Belardo was the Italian poet and humanist Benedetto Belardo, who lived from 1492 to 1542. He was known for his works in Latin and Italian, and his poetry often explored themes of love and beauty, reflecting the potential meaning of his surname.

Another prominent individual with the name Belardo was the 17th-century Italian painter Giacomo Belardo, who was active in Naples and is known for his religious works and portraits. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but he is believed to have lived during the early to mid-1600s.

In the 19th century, a man named Vincenzo Belardo (1815-1892) made a name for himself as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Naples. He was involved in various charitable endeavors and played a significant role in the development of the city's infrastructure.

It is worth noting that the surname Belardo may also be linked to certain place names or geographical locations in Italy, such as the town of Belardo in the Calabria region. However, the exact origins and connections of the name to specific places remain somewhat uncertain.

Throughout history, the surname Belardo has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, merchants, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belardo

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

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

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