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

Bellak, 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 Bellak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellak in America

Bellak is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellak surname appeared 150 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 Bellak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellak 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 Bellak

The surname Bellak is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Czech Republic and surrounding regions. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word "bel," which means "white" or "fair," and likely referred to a person's physical appearance or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bellak surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Prague, dating back to the late 14th century. In a legal document from 1387, a certain Jan Bellak is mentioned as a witness in a property dispute. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

During the 16th century, the Bellak name appeared in various church records and municipal registers across Bohemia and Moravia. Notable individuals included Pavel Bellak, a respected craftsman and merchant from the town of Brno, who lived from 1542 to 1612.

In the 17th century, the Bellak surname gained some prominence with the birth of Jan Bellak (1622-1698), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Prague. His works on philosophy and theology were widely studied throughout Central Europe.

The 18th century saw the rise of Václav Bellak (1723-1799), a prominent architect and builder who designed several churches and public buildings in Prague and other cities across the Czech lands. His most famous work is the Church of St. Nicholas in the Old Town of Prague, which still stands today as a testament to his skill and artistic vision.

In the 19th century, the Bellak name was carried by several notable figures, including the poet and playwright Josef Bellak (1815-1887), whose works celebrated Czech culture and national identity. Another notable individual was Marie Bellak (1844-1922), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools and educational institutions in Prague.

As the Bellak surname spread across Europe and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Bielak, Belak, and Belyak, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its Slavic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellak

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

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

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