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

Bellet, 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 Bellet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellet in America

Bellet is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellet surname appeared 245 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 Bellet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellet 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 Bellet

The surname Bellet originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "bel," meaning beautiful or handsome, suggesting that it may have initially been a nickname given to someone who was considered attractive or good-looking.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bellet can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, such as Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. It is believed that the name may have been borne by individuals who had some connection to the French nobility or aristocracy.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillaume Bellet was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He is documented in several medieval records as having made significant contributions to the local economy and civic affairs.

During the 14th century, the surname Bellet was found in various historical documents, including parish records and tax rolls. One notable example is Jacques Bellet, a respected lawyer and legal advisor who served in the court of King Charles V of France in the late 1300s.

The surname Bellet also has connections to place names in France, such as the village of Belleville, which translates to "beautiful town." It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or had ties to this or similar locations.

In the 16th century, a French author and poet named Jean Bellet gained recognition for his works, which included a collection of sonnets and odes published in 1567. He was born in Lyon in 1520 and is considered one of the notable literary figures of the French Renaissance.

Another notable person with the surname Bellet was Marie-Louise Bellet, a French artist and painter who lived during the 18th century. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, and some of her works are still displayed in art galleries and museums across France.

In the 19th century, a French architect named Eugène Bellet made significant contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Église Saint-Augustin. He was born in 1808 and worked extensively during the urban renewal projects undertaken in Paris during the Second Empire.

While the surname Bellet has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its French heritage and the various individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellet

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

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

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