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

Belmarez, 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 Belmarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belmarez in America

Belmarez is the 44356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belmarez surname appeared 485 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 Belmarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belmarez 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 Belmarez

The surname BELMAREZ is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two Spanish words, "bel" meaning beautiful, and "marez" possibly derived from the Latin word "mare," meaning sea. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a picturesque location near the sea.

One of the earliest known records of the BELMAREZ surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. It is documented that a family bearing this name held significant landholdings in the coastal regions of Valencia and Catalonia. The surname's presence in these areas lends credence to the theory of its maritime roots.

During the 15th century, the BELMAREZ name gained prominence in the Basque region of Spain. Historical records indicate that a prominent member of the family, Juan de BELMAREZ, was a respected military commander who played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in the Iberian Peninsula, in 1492.

As the centuries passed, the BELMAREZ surname spread beyond Spain's borders. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the New World, establishing themselves in the Spanish colonies of Mexico and Peru. One notable figure from this era was Diego de BELMAREZ, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

The 17th century saw the BELMAREZ name gain recognition in the arts and literature. Miguel de BELMAREZ, born in Seville in 1612, was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were celebrated throughout the Spanish court. His contemporaries included the literary giants Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca.

In the 19th century, the BELMAREZ surname found its way to the United States, with many families immigrating from Spain and Latin America. One notable American figure was Ignacio BELMAREZ, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of San Francisco in the late 1800s.

Throughout history, the BELMAREZ surname has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including military leaders, explorers, artists, and entrepreneurs. While the name's origins may be rooted in the picturesque landscapes of coastal Spain, its legacy has transcended borders and cultural boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belmarez

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

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

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