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

Belskis, 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 Belskis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belskis in America

Belskis is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belskis surname appeared 113 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 Belskis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belskis 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 Belskis

The surname Belskis is of Lithuanian origin and dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Lithuanian word "belskis," which means "to knock" or "to bang." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupation or activity related to knocking or banging, such as a carpenter or blacksmith.

The earliest known records of the Belskis name can be found in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which was a powerful state that existed from the 13th to the 18th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Vilnius, Kaunas, and Trakai, which were important cultural and economic centers during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Belskis name dates back to 1387, when a man named Jonas Belskis was listed as a landowner in the Trakai region. Another notable figure was Motiejus Belskis, a prominent merchant who lived in Vilnius in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Belskis name appeared in various historical documents and records, such as tax registers, land deeds, and court proceedings. This indicates that the name was well-established among the Lithuanian nobility and bourgeoisie.

In the 18th century, Antanas Belskis was a respected scholar and teacher who made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and the preservation of the Lithuanian language. He was born in 1720 and passed away in 1799.

Another notable figure was Jurgis Belskis, a military commander who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1785 and died in 1848 during the Crimean War.

In the 19th century, Marija Belskis, born in 1823 and died in 1901, was a prominent figure in the Lithuanian national revival movement and played a crucial role in promoting the Lithuanian language and culture.

Lastly, Vincas Belskis, born in 1892 and died in 1967, was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Kaunas and Vilnius, including the Kaunas State Musical Theatre and the Vilnius University Library.

Overall, the Belskis surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by many notable figures in Lithuanian history, particularly in the fields of academia, military, and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belskis

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

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

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