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

Belot, 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 Belot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belot in America

Belot is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belot surname appeared 319 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 Belot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belot 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 Belot

The surname Belot has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "bel," meaning "handsome" or "beautiful," combined with a diminutive suffix "-ot," indicating a smaller or endearing form. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or a descriptive term for someone considered physically attractive or having a pleasing appearance.

The earliest known record of the Belot name appears in the 13th century, specifically in the Parisien region of France. It is documented in various medieval manuscripts and records from that period, such as tax rolls, land registries, and legal documents. One notable mention is found in the Archives Nationales de France, where a certain Jacques Belot is listed as a merchant in Paris during the year 1275.

As the name spread across different regions of France, it adopted slight variations in spelling, including Bellot, Belault, and Beloteau. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the influence of local scribes who recorded the name phonetically or according to their interpretation.

In the 14th century, the Belot surname appeared in the historical records of the Burgundy region, particularly in the town of Dijon. A prominent figure from this era was Jean Belot, a renowned vintner and winemaker who lived from approximately 1330 to 1395. His contributions to the local wine industry and the quality of his products were widely recognized during his lifetime.

During the Renaissance period, the Belot name gained further prominence in the arts and literature. One notable bearer was Pierre Belot, a French playwright and poet who lived from 1482 to 1546. His works, which included comedies and satirical pieces, were widely performed and acclaimed in the theaters of Paris and Lyon.

In the 17th century, the Belot surname found its way into the military ranks. Étienne Belot, born in 1620 in Marseille, rose to become a respected cavalry officer in the French army. He participated in several campaigns during the Thirty Years' War and the Franco-Spanish War, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another distinguished figure bearing the Belot surname was Adrien Belot, a French architect and engineer who lived from 1725 to 1804. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable public buildings and infrastructure projects in Paris and its surrounding areas, contributing significantly to the city's architectural landscape during the 18th century.

Throughout its history, the Belot surname has been associated with various place names and locations across France, such as Belot in the Haute-Savoie region, Bellot in the Meuse department, and Beloteau in the Vienne department. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname or originated from individuals bearing the name who settled in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belot

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

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

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