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

Belue, 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 Belue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belue in America

Belue is the 18694th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belue surname appeared 1,470 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 Belue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belue 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 Belue

The surname BELUE originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "bel," meaning "beautiful," and is believed to have initially been a nickname for someone with a striking physical appearance.

Records indicate that the name first appeared in the 11th century, with one of the earliest known bearers being a Norman knight named Robert Belue, who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The name is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William I in 1086.

In the 12th century, the BELUE surname spread across Europe, with various spellings emerging, such as Belew, Belieu, and Belu. One notable bearer from this period was Renaud Belue, a French troubadour and poet who lived in Provence around 1180.

During the 13th century, the BELUE name gained prominence in England, with several members of the family holding positions of importance. Sir John Belue (c. 1220-1295) was a respected knight and landowner in Lincolnshire, while his son, William Belue (c. 1250-1312), served as a member of Parliament under King Edward I.

In the 15th century, the BELUE surname appeared in Scotland, where it was often spelled "Belew." One of the earliest recorded Scottish bearers was David Belew (c. 1410-1480), a prominent merchant and landowner in Aberdeen.

Throughout history, the BELUE surname has been associated with various place names, including Bellieu in Normandy, Belluebourg in Picardy, and Bellewtown in Scotland. Some notable individuals with the BELUE surname include:

1. Marie-Anne Belue (1705-1783), a French painter and miniaturist renowned for her portraits of the French aristocracy.
2. John Belue (1783-1858), an English author and playwright known for his satirical works.
3. Émile Belue (1829-1892), a French chemist and inventor who developed an early process for synthesizing artificial dyes.
4. Charles Belue (1867-1941), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Belue Foundation, dedicated to supporting education and scientific research.
5. Marguerite Belue (1902-1987), a French aviator and one of the first women to obtain a pilot's license in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belue

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

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

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