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

Belpedio, 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 Belpedio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belpedio in America

Belpedio is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belpedio surname appeared 161 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 Belpedio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belpedio 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 Belpedio

The surname Belpedio has its roots in the Italian region of Tuscany, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian words "bel" meaning "beautiful" and "pedio" meaning "foot," possibly referring to a person with attractive feet or a skilled dancer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belpedio can be found in the town records of Siena, Tuscany, from the year 1539, where a merchant named Giovanni Belpedio is mentioned. It is likely that the name was initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term before becoming an established surname.

In the late 17th century, the Belpedio family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in the silk trade and held influential positions within the local guilds. One notable figure from this period was Antonio Belpedio (1648-1722), a successful silk merchant and patron of the arts.

The name Belpedio also appeared in historical records outside of Italy. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish city of Barcelona, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One of the most prominent members of this branch was José Belpedio (1732-1803), a wealthy businessman and philanthropist.

Another notable figure was Maria Belpedio (1789-1867), an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Rime d'Amore" (1825), were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Belpedio family had members who emigrated to various parts of the Americas, including Argentina and the United States. One such individual was Luciano Belpedio (1822-1901), who settled in Buenos Aires and became a prominent landowner and cattle rancher.

The name Belpedio has also been associated with several places and geographical features. For instance, there is a small village called Belpedio in the Umbria region of Italy, and a hill known as Monte Belpedio located in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany.

While the surname Belpedio is not among the most common in Italy or other parts of the world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including commerce, literature, and agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belpedio

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

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

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