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

Belmonte, 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 Belmonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belmonte in America

Belmonte is the 8124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belmonte surname appeared 4,083 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Belmonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belmonte 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 Belmonte

The surname Belmonte is of Spanish origin, derived from the words "bel" meaning "beautiful" and "monte" meaning "hill" or "mountain." It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, possibly as a reference to a picturesque hilltop location in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Belmonte name can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Fuero de Cuenca," which mentions a nobleman named Pedro de Belmonte. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of Spain by that time.

During the 15th century, the Belmonte family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Aragon, with Juan de Belmonte (1420-1487) serving as a trusted advisor to King Juan II of Aragon. The family's influence extended into the 16th century, with Alonso de Belmonte (1492-1557) becoming a renowned scholar and theologian.

In the 17th century, the Belmonte name appeared in historical records related to Spanish exploration and colonization efforts in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro de Belmonte (1615-1688), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile.

The 18th century saw the rise of Juan Belmonte (1738-1803), a celebrated Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, the Belmonte name gained further recognition with Manuel Belmonte (1819-1892), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Spain from 1881 to 1883.

Another notable figure from this period was Juan Belmonte (1892-1962), a legendary Spanish bullfighter widely regarded as one of the greatest matadors of all time. His innovative style and daring performances made him a cultural icon in Spain and beyond.

In the 20th century, the Belmonte name continued to be associated with various fields, including literature and sports. José Belmonte (1919-2008) was a renowned Spanish writer and poet, known for his works exploring the themes of love, nature, and existentialism.

It is worth noting that variations of the Belmonte name, such as Bellmonte, Belmunt, and Belmunt, have also been recorded throughout history, reflecting the evolution of spelling practices over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belmonte

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

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

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