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

Belotte, 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 Belotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belotte in America

Belotte is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belotte surname appeared 137 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 Belotte.

The history of the last name Belotte

The surname Belotte originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "belot," which meant "beautiful" or "handsome." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was considered particularly attractive or charming.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Belotte can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. It is possible that the name had variations in spelling during this time, such as Bellotte or Belot, as standardized spelling was not widely practiced.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Belotte was Jean Belotte, a merchant from the town of Rouen, who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was a prominent figure in the local trade guilds and played a role in the city's governance.

In the 14th century, the name Belotte appeared in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical document that recorded the names of prominent citizens in the city of Rouen. This suggests that the Belotte family had established themselves as a respected lineage in the region.

During the 16th century, the name Belotte spread beyond Normandy to other parts of France. Notable individuals from this period include Jacques Belotte (1522-1589), a scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy, and Marguerite Belotte (1547-1612), a renowned artist known for her intricate tapestries and embroideries.

In the 17th century, the Belotte family established a presence in the French colonies of the Caribbean. René Belotte (1638-1701) was a plantation owner and merchant in the French West Indies, and his son, Pierre Belotte (1672-1739), became a prominent figure in the local government and served as a judge in the colonial court system.

As the Belotte name spread throughout France and its territories, it likely underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation due to regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the name's association with beauty and attractiveness remained a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belotte

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

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 Belotte 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.

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

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