2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Beloate
Of French origin, referring to someone from Belle-Eau or "beautiful water".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Beloate. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beloate surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Beloate in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beloate, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Black (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beloate
The surname Beloate has its origins in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word "belot," which referred to a small stream or brook, often found in rural areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Beloate can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1195. These rolls were records of financial transactions and land holdings, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have owned or worked on lands near such streams or brooks.
During the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Belote" and "Belot," reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations common in those times. In the 14th century, the name took on the more familiar spelling of "Beloate," as evidenced in the Court Rolls of Northumberland from 1379.
Interestingly, the name Beloate has also been linked to the village of Belot, located in the historic county of Lancashire. This village's name likely shares the same etymology as the surname, possibly indicating a connection between the two.
One notable individual bearing the surname Beloate was Sir Robert Beloate, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire during the late 15th century. He was born in 1457 and served as a knight under King Henry VII.
Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Beloate, who lived in the 16th century and gained recognition for her skill as a skilled embroiderer. Her intricate needlework adorned the gowns of many noble ladies at the Tudor court.
In the 17th century, John Beloate, born in 1612, was a successful merchant and trader in the city of London. He was known for his extensive business dealings with the Dutch East India Company, importing valuable goods from the Far East.
During the 18th century, William Beloate, born in 1728, made a name for himself as a talented architect and builder. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable residences and churches in the north of England.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Mary Beloate, born in 1843, was a respected educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Newcastle, providing educational opportunities for young women at a time when such endeavors were rare.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beloate
Among Census respondents with the surname Beloate, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Black (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Beloate bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Beloate surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.0% · 88
- Black or African American9.4% · 10
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beloate
Beloate appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,531 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,992 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,531 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,992 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Beloate surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #152,339 | -2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 106 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beloate bearers went from 111 to 106 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,992 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #152,339.
FAQ
Beloate surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beloate?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Beloate. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Beloate?
Beloate ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Beloate. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Beloate.
Has Beloate become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beloate went from 111 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Beloate?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beloate, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Black (9.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beloate in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.0% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beloate appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.0%), Black (9.4%), Two or More Races (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Beloate (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Beloate mean?
Of French origin, referring to someone from Belle-Eau or "beautiful water". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Beloate (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Beloate?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.