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

Belote, 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 Belote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belote in America

Belote is the 18106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belote surname appeared 1,538 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 Belote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belote 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 Belote

The surname Belote has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "belot," which referred to a small or diminutive person. This name was initially used as a nickname for someone with a small stature or build.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belote can be found in the parish records of Normandy, France, from the year 1591. These records document the birth of a child named Jean Belote in the town of Rouen. Another early mention of the name appears in the Registres Paroissiaux de Montpellier, a collection of parish records from the city of Montpellier, where a man named Pierre Belote is listed as a resident in 1612.

In the 17th century, the name Belote began to spread across different regions of France, including Brittany, Burgundy, and Auvergne. Several variations in spelling were also observed during this time, such as Bellot, Belott, and Bellotte.

One notable figure bearing the surname Belote was Pierre Belote (1594-1672), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. His work on the motion of comets and planets was widely recognized during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Marie-Louise Belote (1718-1793), a French noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable works and her support of educational initiatives for underprivileged children in the city of Marseille.

In the 19th century, the name Belote gained recognition through the work of Jean-Baptiste Belote (1834-1901), a renowned French architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Découverte and the Petit Palais.

Another notable figure was Émile Belote (1856-1928), a French painter and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from rural life, are held in various art museums across Europe.

While the surname Belote originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields, leaving an indelible mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belote

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

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

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