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

Belyeu, 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 Belyeu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belyeu in America

Belyeu is the 32396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belyeu surname appeared 710 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 Belyeu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belyeu 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 Belyeu

The surname BELYEU has its origins in the Old French language and can be traced back to the medieval era in France. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Norman-French word "beau lieu," which translates to "beautiful place." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a particularly scenic or picturesque location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BELYEU appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and assets in England commissioned by William the Conquer. The name is listed as "de Beau Lieu," indicating that it was likely brought to England by Norman settlers after the conquest.

During the 13th century, the name BELYEU began to appear in various forms, such as "de Bello Loco" and "de Beau Lieu," in various medieval records and charters across different regions of France and England. This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One notable individual bearing the name BELYEU was Sir John de Beau Lieu, a French knight who fought alongside King Edward III of England during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and the Siege of Calais in 1347.

Another individual of note was William de Beau Lieu, a Norman landowner and nobleman who lived in the 12th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and is believed to have held significant estates in the county of Normandy, France.

In the 16th century, the name BELYEU appears to have been associated with the village of Beaulieu in the region of Normandy, France. This village name, meaning "beautiful place," is likely the direct source of the surname's derivation.

John Belyeu (1567-1631) was an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts during the Renaissance period.

Thomas Belyeu (1693-1768) was a notable figure in the early American colonial era. He was a farmer and landowner in Virginia and is recorded as having participated in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) as a militia member.

Overall, the surname BELYEU has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval France and England, with its origins likely rooted in the Old French language and associated with the concept of a "beautiful place."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belyeu

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

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

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