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

Beliz, 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 Beliz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beliz in America

Beliz is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beliz surname appeared 239 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 Beliz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beliz 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 Beliz

The surname BELIZ is believed to have originated in the region of Beliz, which is located in the southwestern part of modern-day Ukraine. This area was once a part of the medieval Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia, which existed from the 12th to the 14th century. The name BELIZ is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "beli," which means "white" or "fair," possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or a place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BELIZ surname can be found in a document from the 15th century, which mentions a nobleman named Ivan BELIZ. This document is believed to be a land grant or a record of ownership, indicating that the BELIZ family held a significant position in the region at that time.

Another notable figure with the BELIZ surname was Petro BELIZ, who lived in the 17th century and was a prominent scholar and writer. Petro BELIZ authored several works on history, literature, and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual and cultural development of the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Mykola BELIZ served in the Cossack army of the Russian Empire. Mykola BELIZ participated in several military campaigns and is mentioned in historical records for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Moving into the 19th century, a renowned artist named Oleksandr BELIZ (1815-1890) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits. Oleksandr BELIZ's works were widely exhibited and admired, and some of his pieces are still preserved in museums and private collections today.

In the early 20th century, a notable figure with the BELIZ surname was Mariya BELIZ (1890-1965), who was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. Mariya BELIZ established several schools and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for girls and women in her region.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the BELIZ surname. While the name originated in a specific region of present-day Ukraine, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and other historical events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beliz

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

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

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