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

Belloc, 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 Belloc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belloc in America

Belloc is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belloc surname appeared 121 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 Belloc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belloc 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 Belloc

The surname Belloc has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "beau" meaning "beautiful" and "loc" meaning "place" or "location." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone residing in a pleasing or attractive place.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Belloc surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners in England compiled by order of William the Conqueror. This entry indicates that individuals bearing this name were present in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 12th century, a Belloc family was documented as residing in the region of Gascony in southwestern France. This area, known for its rich vineyards and wine production, may have been the original homeland of the Belloc lineage.

The name Belloc has also been associated with various place names throughout history. One such example is the village of Belloc in the Ariège department of southern France, which likely derived its name from the surname itself.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the Belloc surname is Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc (1870-1953), a renowned Anglo-French writer and historian. He was a prolific author known for his biographies, essays, and poetry, as well as his staunch Catholic faith.

Another prominent individual was Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes (1868-1947), an English novelist and prolific writer of mystery and crime fiction. Her works, such as "The Lodger" and "The Story of Ivy," gained widespread popularity during the early 20th century.

In the realm of art, the French painter and printmaker Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917) had the surname Belloc as part of his full name, which was Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas Belloc.

The surname Belloc also has connections to the world of politics. Hebert Marie Victor Belloc (1886-1958) was a British politician and Member of Parliament, known for his involvement in the Labour Party and his advocacy for social reform.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Jacques Belloc (1955-present), a French businessman and former CEO of the multinational corporation Vivendi Universal. He played a significant role in the company's restructuring and growth during his tenure.

These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the Belloc surname throughout history, spanning various fields such as literature, art, politics, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belloc

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

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

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