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

Belliston, 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 Belliston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belliston in America

Belliston is the 46647th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belliston surname appeared 456 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 Belliston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belliston 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 Belliston

The surname Belliston is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bell" and "tun," which collectively translates to "bell town" or "bell settlement." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location where bells were produced or where a bell foundry was situated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belliston can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions a landowner named Godric de Belliston, indicating that the name was already in use during the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Belliston appeared in various historical records, often spelled differently due to the inconsistencies in written language during that time. Variations such as Bellyston, Beliston, and Bellystone have been documented.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Robert Belliston (c. 1320-1380) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and legal documents, solidifying the presence of the Belliston name in urban centers.

During the Tudor period, a distinct branch of the Belliston family emerged in the county of Gloucestershire. One of their most illustrious members was Sir William Belliston (1525-1592), who served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his services to the Crown.

Another prominent individual bearing the Belliston name was Elizabeth Belliston (c. 1670-1745), a renowned playwright and poet from Oxfordshire. Her works, including the play "The Broken Heart" and a collection of poems titled "Poetical Musings," were widely acclaimed in literary circles of the time.

In the 18th century, Captain James Belliston (1735-1801) was a distinguished naval officer who participated in several notable battles during the American Revolutionary War. His exploits and bravery were recorded in various naval dispatches and historical accounts.

As the centuries progressed, the Belliston name continued to appear in various regions of England, with some families establishing themselves in rural areas associated with bell-making or foundries, while others thrived in urban centers and pursued various professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belliston

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

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

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