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

Belhomme, 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 Belhomme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belhomme in America

Belhomme is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belhomme surname appeared 109 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 Belhomme.

The history of the last name Belhomme

The surname Belhomme originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "bel" meaning "handsome" and "homme" meaning "man." The name likely referred to a physically attractive or admirable man.

The earliest known record of the surname Belhomme dates back to the 13th century in the northern French region of Normandy. It appears in various medieval documents and charters from that time period, sometimes spelled slightly differently as Belhome or Bellehomme.

One notable early bearer of the name was Jean Belhomme, a wealthy merchant from the city of Rouen who lived in the late 14th century. Records show he owned several properties and businesses in the area.

In the 15th century, the Belhomme name spread to other parts of France, including the regions of Brittany and Ile-de-France. A branch of the family settled in the town of Bellehomme (now called Beaumont-sur-Sarthe) in the Sarthe department, likely taking their name from the place.

During the Renaissance era, a Parisian artist named Pierre Belhomme (c.1520-1594) gained some renown for his paintings and frescoes. His works can still be seen in churches around Paris.

Another notable figure was François Belhomme (1612-1703), a Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to New France (modern-day Canada) in the 17th century. He helped establish missions among the Native American tribes.

As the Belhomme name continued through the centuries, it could be found across various regions of France. Some bearers included Louis Belhomme (1772-1856), a soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, and Marguerite Belhomme (1843-1919), a schoolteacher from Lyon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belhomme

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

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 Belhomme 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.

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

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