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

Beleski, 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 Beleski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beleski in America

Beleski is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beleski surname appeared 108 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 Beleski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beleski 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 Beleski

The surname Beleski is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "bel," meaning "white" or "fair," potentially referring to a person's physical appearance or other distinguishing characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the late 15th century, when a Stanisław Beleski was mentioned in a document from the Polish city of Krakow. This document, which detailed land transactions and property ownership, suggests that the Beleski family may have held a certain level of prominence or status during that era.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the region, including church registers and tax rolls. One notable mention is found in a manuscript from the town of Lviv (now in Ukraine), which refers to a Jakub Beleski, a merchant engaged in the trade of textiles and other goods along the trade routes connecting Eastern and Western Europe.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the Beleski name is associated with several notable figures. Michał Beleski (1605-1672) was a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His exploits were chronicled in contemporary accounts, solidifying his place in the region's history.

Another prominent individual bearing the Beleski surname was Anna Beleska (1636-1701), a renowned herbalist and healer from the village of Sandomierz in central Poland. Her work in traditional medicine and her extensive knowledge of local flora earned her recognition among the rural communities of the time.

In the 18th century, the Beleski name can be found in various parish records and land registries across Eastern Europe. One notable figure from this period was Jan Beleski (1734-1807), a Polish architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Warsaw.

As the centuries progressed, the Beleski name continued to spread and evolve, with various spellings and variations emerging in different regions. However, the core essence of the name remained rooted in its Eastern European origins, reflecting the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beleski

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

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

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