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

Belony, 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 Belony surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belony in America

Belony is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belony surname appeared 399 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 Belony.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belony 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 Belony

The surname Belony has its origins in France, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "beloin," which means "curly" or "fuzzy," potentially referring to someone with curly hair or a bushy beard.

One of the earliest records of the name Belony can be found in the Cartulaire de Chartres, a collection of charters from the Cathedral of Chartres, dating back to the year 1230. The name appears as "Belonii," suggesting it was already an established surname at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the Belony family was known to have resided in the region of Normandy, particularly in the town of Rouen. A notable figure from this period was Guillaume Belony, a merchant who lived in Rouen in the late 14th century.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Beloni, Beloigny, and Beloingne. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations.

In the 16th century, the Belony name gained prominence with the birth of Pierre Belony (1518-1598), a renowned French naturalist and botanist. He authored several influential works on plants and their medicinal properties, including "De Arboribus Coniferis" (On Coniferous Trees).

Another notable figure was Jacques Belony (1592-1670), a French philosopher and theologian who held a professorship at the University of Paris. His writings on metaphysics and ethics were widely studied during his time.

Moving into the 17th century, the Belony name appeared in the records of the French nobility, with Henri Belony (1621-1698) being granted a title of nobility by King Louis XIV for his military service.

In the 18th century, Marie-Anne Belony (1738-1819) gained recognition as a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur in the textile industry, establishing factories in Lyon and employing hundreds of workers.

Throughout history, the Belony surname has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Île-de-France, and Lyon. While the name has also spread to other parts of the world, its origins and earliest records remain firmly rooted in French history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belony

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

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

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