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

Bellerive, 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 Bellerive surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellerive in America

Bellerive is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellerive surname appeared 325 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 Bellerive.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellerive 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 Bellerive

The surname Bellerive is of French origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the French phrase "belle rive," which means "beautiful shore" or "beautiful riverbank." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near a picturesque body of water, such as a river or lake.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. The name was likely adopted as a descriptive surname, given to families residing in areas with scenic waterways or riverbanks.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Bellerive can be found in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, dating back to the late 12th century. This suggests that individuals bearing this name may have had connections to this influential Benedictine monastery.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various medieval documents and charters from regions such as Normandy, Burgundy, and the Île-de-France. It is possible that the surname was also associated with specific places or villages bearing the name "Bellerive," although the exact locations remain uncertain.

One notable individual with the surname Bellerive was Jean de Bellerive, a French cleric and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He served as the Bishop of Vienne from 1465 until his death in 1478. Another significant figure was Jacques de Bellerive, a French diplomat and statesman who was active in the late 16th century during the reign of King Henry IV.

In the 17th century, the name Bellerive gained prominence in the artistic and literary circles of France. Louis de Bellerive (1610-1680) was a renowned painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style, while Pierre de Bellerive (1625-1705) was a respected playwright and poet associated with the French Academy.

During the 18th century, the surname Bellerive continued to appear in various regions of France. One notable individual was Françoise de Bellerive (1720-1802), a French noblewoman and writer who was a prominent figure in the literary salons of Paris during the Enlightenment period.

While the surname Bellerive has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada, where it is still found today. However, the origins and historical significance of this name remain closely tied to its French heritage and the concept of picturesque riverbanks or coastal areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellerive

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

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

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