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

Bellisle, 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 Bellisle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bellisle in America

Bellisle is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bellisle surname appeared 237 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 Bellisle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bellisle 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 Bellisle

The surname Bellisle has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the French words "belle" meaning "beautiful" and "isle" meaning "island." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived on or near a picturesque island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of Normandy, France, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "de Belleisle" and "de la Belleisle," indicating that it was initially a locational surname.

In the 13th century, the name Bellisle is mentioned in the Chartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille, a collection of charters and manuscripts from the Benedictine monastery in Normandy. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have had connections to this religious institution or the surrounding area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals with the surname Bellisle emerged. One such figure was Jean-Baptiste de Bellisle (1525-1597), a French diplomat and military leader who served under King Henry IV. Another was Charles-Louis de Bellisle (1684-1768), a French military commander and Marshal of France who played a significant role in the War of the Austrian Succession.

In the 18th century, the name Bellisle appeared in the records of the Château de Bellisle, a historic castle located on an island in the Loire River, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its island origins.

Another prominent figure was Victor-Marie d'Estréés, Duke of Bellisle (1701-1761), a French soldier and statesman who served as the Minister of War under King Louis XV. He was known for his military reforms and his role in the War of the Austrian Succession.

In the 19th century, Louis-Antoine de Bellisle (1805-1881) was a notable French diplomat and ambassador to various countries, including the United States and the Ottoman Empire.

While the surname Bellisle originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to migration and exploration. The name has been found in historical records and documents across Europe and beyond, reflecting its rich heritage and diverse geographical reach.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bellisle

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

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

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