2000
#21,526
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.42
Rare Last name
Belizaire
An occupational surname derived from the French word "bélizaire", meaning a person who worked with or sold linen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,565 Americans carry the last name Belizaire. That puts it at #13,115 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 133,627 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Belizaire surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 133,627
Census rank
#13,115
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,237 bearers of the surname Belizaire in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13115th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Belizaire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Belizaire
The surname Belizaire originated in Haiti in the late 18th century. It is derived from the French phrase "bel isaire," which means "beautiful Isidore." Isidore was a popular name among French settlers in Haiti during this time period.
The earliest recorded use of the surname Belizaire dates back to the Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804. Several prominent figures in this revolution had the surname Belizaire, including Jean-Jacques Belizaire, a military leader who fought against the French colonial forces.
Another notable individual with the surname Belizaire was Pierre Belizaire, a Haitian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in establishing Haiti's diplomatic relations with other countries.
In the early 20th century, a famous Haitian musician named Issa Belizaire gained popularity for his contributions to the development of Haitian Meringue music. He was born in 1896 and passed away in 1966.
The surname Belizaire is also associated with several literary figures from Haiti. One such figure is Franck Belizaire, a poet and novelist who was born in 1963. He is known for his works that explore Haitian identity and culture.
Another notable individual with the surname Belizaire is Gaston Belizaire, a Haitian artist who was born in 1920 and passed away in 2011. He was renowned for his vibrant and colorful paintings that depicted scenes from Haitian life and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Belizaire
Among Census respondents with the surname Belizaire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Belizaire bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Belizaire surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.7% · 2,051
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 92
- Two or more races2.0% · 45
- White1.9% · 42
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Belizaire
Belizaire appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,931
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,824
+693 bearers (+61.3%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 5,595 places
2020
#13,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,237
+413 bearers (+22.6%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 2,816 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #21,526 | 1,131 | 0.42 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,931 | 1,824 | 0.62 | +693 bearers (+61.3%) | Up 5,595 places |
| 2020 | #13,115 | 2,237 | 0.75 | +413 bearers (+22.6%) | Up 2,816 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Belizaire surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,931 | #13,115 | 17.7% |
| Count | 1,824 | 2,237 | 22.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.62 | 0.75 | 20.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Belizaire bearers went from 1,824 to 2,237 (+22.6% change). The surname moved up 2,816 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,931 to #13,115.
FAQ
Belizaire surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Belizaire?
Name Census estimates that about 2,565 living Americans carry the surname Belizaire. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 133,627 residents.
How common is Belizaire?
Belizaire ranks #13,115 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,237 people with the surname Belizaire. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,565), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Belizaire.
Has Belizaire become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Belizaire went from 1,824 recorded bearers to 2,237. That is an increase of 413 (+22.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,931 to #13,115.
What does the Census say about the background of Belizaire?
Among Census respondents with the surname Belizaire, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Belizaire in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (2,051 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Belizaire appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (91.7%), Hispanic (4.1%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Belizaire (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Belizaire mean?
An occupational surname derived from the French word "bélizaire", meaning a person who worked with or sold linen. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Belizaire (0.75 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Belizaire?
You can see how common the surname Belizaire is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.