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

Belvis, 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 Belvis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belvis in America

Belvis is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belvis surname appeared 107 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 Belvis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belvis 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 Belvis

The surname BELVIS has its origins in medieval Spain, specifically the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan words "bell" (beautiful) and "vis" (face), suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone with a handsome or attractive appearance.

Records indicate that the name BELVIS first appeared in the 13th century, with mentions of individuals bearing this surname in various municipal documents and charters from Catalan towns and villages. One of the earliest known references is found in the "Llibre de Repartiment de València," a document dating back to 1238, which recorded the names of those who participated in the conquest of Valencia.

In the 14th century, the name BELVIS can be found in the "Fogatge de Catalunya," a medieval census of households in Catalonia. This suggests that by this time, the surname had become well-established in the region.

As the name spread throughout Spain, it underwent slight variations in spelling, including Belvis, Belveis, and Belvís. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name over the centuries.

One notable individual bearing the BELVIS surname was Juan Belvis, a distinguished lawyer and jurist from Valencia, who lived in the late 15th century. He served as a legal advisor to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, and played a significant role in the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition.

Another prominent figure was Pedro Belvis, a renowned architect from the 16th century, who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and buildings in Catalonia, including the Church of Santa María del Mar in Barcelona.

In the 17th century, a branch of the BELVIS family settled in the Americas, with records indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in various Spanish colonies, such as Mexico and Peru.

One notable figure from this period was Antonio Belvis, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He is recorded as having been awarded various land grants and encomiendas in recognition of his services to the Spanish crown.

As the BELVIS surname spread throughout Europe and the Americas, it continued to be associated with various professions and trades, from artisans and merchants to military personnel and members of the clergy.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the BELVIS name was María Belvis, a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works celebrating the beauty and culture of her native Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belvis

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

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

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