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

Bellefeuille, 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 Bellefeuille surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellefeuille in America

Bellefeuille is the 27534th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellefeuille surname appeared 875 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 Bellefeuille.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellefeuille 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 Bellefeuille

The surname Bellefeuille has its roots in France, originating from the French language. It is a combination of the words "belle" meaning beautiful and "feuille" meaning leaf, literally translating to "beautiful leaf."

This French surname likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when it was common practice to derive surnames from physical characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations. In this case, Bellefeuille may have been a descriptive name referencing a beautiful leaf or a location known for its lush foliage.

While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, some records suggest that it may have been associated with individuals from the Normandy region of France. Normandy is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and verdant scenery, which could have inspired the use of this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bellefeuille surname dates back to the 16th century, when a Jean Bellefeuille was mentioned in historical records from the Normandy region. Another notable early figure was Pierre Bellefeuille, a French explorer born in 1623, who traveled extensively in what is now Canada.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals bearing the Bellefeuille surname migrated to the Canadian colonies, particularly in the province of Quebec. This includes François Bellefeuille, born in 1649, who settled in the Trois-Rivières region, and Étienne Bellefeuille, born in 1696, who established roots in the Montréal area.

Over the centuries, the Bellefeuille surname has been associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Édouard Bellefeuille, a Canadian lawyer and politician born in 1890, who served as a member of the Quebec Legislative Assembly. Another was Joseph Bellefeuille, a French-Canadian artist born in 1908, known for his landscape paintings depicting the rural scenery of Quebec.

While the Bellefeuille surname is primarily found in Canada and France, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Regardless of its geographical location, the name continues to carry a connection to its French origins and the romantic imagery of a beautiful leaf, symbolizing nature's splendor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellefeuille

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

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

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