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

Belinsky, 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 Belinsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belinsky in America

Belinsky is the 43811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belinsky surname appeared 492 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 Belinsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belinsky 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 Belinsky

The surname Belinsky is of Russian origin, originating from the region of Belinsky in central Russia. It is believed to have first emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Russian word "bely," meaning white, which may have referred to a person with fair hair or complexion or possibly to a location with white buildings or landscape features.

Belinsky is a topographic surname, meaning it was initially associated with a specific place or geographic feature. In this case, it likely referred to the town of Belinsky, located in the Penza Oblast region of Russia. This town was first mentioned in historical records dating back to the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Belinsky can be found in a 17th-century census document from the Ryazan region, where a family with the surname Belinsky was listed as residents. This suggests that the name had already been established and was in use at that time.

The surname gained prominence in the 19th century with the literary critic and philosopher Vissarion Grigoryevich Belinsky (1811-1848), who was a leading figure in the Russian intelligentsia and a proponent of revolutionary democratic ideas. His influential writings and social commentary made him a significant figure in Russian cultural history.

Another notable bearer of the surname was the Russian writer and playwright Viktor Yakovlevich Belinsky (1888-1966), who is best known for his plays and stories depicting life in pre-revolutionary Russia. His works, such as "The Old House" and "The Brothers Mendelssohn," offer valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics of that era.

In the field of science, Mikhail Dmitrievich Belinsky (1876-1957) was a prominent Russian chemist who made significant contributions to the study of organic compounds. His research on the synthesis and properties of various organic molecules laid the groundwork for further advancements in the field.

The surname Belinsky is also associated with Yuri Belinsky (1923-1997), a Soviet-Russian actor who had a prolific career in theater and film. He is particularly renowned for his performances in productions of plays by Anton Chekhov and other Russian dramatists.

Lastly, Nikolai Belinsky (1901-1972) was a Russian-American artist and painter who became known for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works capture the beauty of the American West and offer a glimpse into the lives of Native American communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belinsky

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

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

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