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

Belmontez, 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 Belmontez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belmontez in America

Belmontez is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belmontez surname appeared 299 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 Belmontez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belmontez 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 Belmontez

The surname Belmontez originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Spanish words "bello" meaning beautiful and "monte" meaning hill or mountain, potentially referring to a location or landmark. The name was likely initially associated with a particular place or region in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Belmontez surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century Spanish manuscript detailing hunting exploits. It mentions a nobleman named Juan Belmontez who participated in hunting expeditions with King Alfonso XI.

During the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records and documents related to the Spanish Inquisition. Notable figures include Diego Belmontez, a merchant from Seville who faced accusations of secretly practicing Judaism in 1492.

In the 16th century, the Belmontez family gained prominence in the Spanish colonial empire. One notable member was Pedro Belmontez (1502-1578), a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later served as a governor in Central America.

The surname also spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and exploration. In the 17th century, there are records of a Belmontez family settling in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York) and becoming involved in the fur trade.

Another significant figure was María Belmontez (1688-1742), a Spanish artist renowned for her still-life paintings and religious works, which can be found in museums across Spain and Portugal.

During the 19th century, the Belmontez name gained recognition in the field of literature. José Belmontez (1818-1896), a Spanish poet and playwright, was celebrated for his works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the Belmontez surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread across the globe and can be found in various cultural and ethnic communities, each with their own unique histories and contributions to the rich tapestry of this intriguing name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belmontez

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

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

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