Belliard
A French surname derived from the Old French words "beau" and "liard," referring to someone with a beautiful complexion.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 720 Americans carry the last name Belliard. That puts it at #36,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 476,048 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Belliard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
720
1 in 476,048
Census rank
#36,788
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
607
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 607 bearers of the surname Belliard in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 36788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Belliard, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Belliard
The surname Belliard is of French origin, deriving from the Old French words 'bel' meaning 'beautiful' and 'liard' which referred to a small coin. It is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript commissioned by King William the Conqueror in 1086. It mentions a landowner named Belliard in the county of Sussex, England. This suggests that the name had already spread to England by the late 11th century, likely due to the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Raoul Belliard was documented in the records of the Abbey of Fontenay in Burgundy, France. He was a significant landowner and benefactor of the abbey.
During the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records across France, such as the registers of the Parlement of Paris, which mention a Jacques Belliard in 1387.
A notable figure bearing the Belliard surname was René Belliard (1671-1741), a French architect and military engineer. He was responsible for designing several fortifications and military structures in the Alsace region.
Another prominent individual was Augustin Daniel Belliard (1769-1832), a French military officer and general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He participated in numerous campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars, and was awarded the title of Count by Napoleon.
In the 19th century, Auguste Belliard (1816-1890) was a French painter and engraver, known for his landscape paintings and illustrations of rural life in the Normandy region.
The name Belliard has also been associated with various place names throughout France, such as the village of Belliard in the department of Ain, and the hamlet of Belliard in the department of Côte-d'Or.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Beliard, Belliart, and Belliard, were common in historical records due to the inconsistencies in written language during earlier periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Belliard
Among Census respondents with the surname Belliard, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Belliard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Belliard surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.3%
- White4.5%
- Black or African American2.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Belliard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,788 | #36,788 | 0.0% |
| Count | 607 | 607 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Belliard bearers went from 607 to 607 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #36,788 to #36,788.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Belliard
FAQ
Belliard surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Belliard?
The surname Belliard holds position #36,788 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 720 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Belliard surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Belliard, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Black (2.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.