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

Bielas, 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 Bielas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bielas in America

Bielas is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bielas surname appeared 135 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 Bielas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bielas 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 Bielas

The surname BIELAS is of Polish origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "bialy," meaning "white." This suggests that the name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the BIELAS surname can be found in historical documents from the Krakow region of southern Poland. Variations in spelling, such as BIALAS and BIELASZ, were also common in these early records.

One of the earliest known bearers of the BIELAS name was Jan Bielaś, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Ślęza near Wrocław in the late 16th century. Records from the local parish church indicate that he was born around 1560 and died in 1632.

In the 17th century, the BIELAS surname began to spread throughout other parts of Poland, particularly in the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia. During this time, the name was sometimes associated with certain place names, such as the village of Biała Góra (White Mountain) in the Świętokrzyskie region.

A notable BIELAS from the 18th century was Stanisław Bielaś, a Polish military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1794. Born in 1765 in the town of Opole, he was killed in action during the Battle of Maciejowice in 1794.

In the 19th century, the BIELAS surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Franciszek Bielaś (1810-1876) was a Polish poet and playwright who wrote several popular works in the Romantic style. His most famous work was the historical drama "Bolesław Śmiały" (Bolesław the Bold), which premiered in 1842.

Another notable figure with the BIELAS surname was Tomasz Bielaś (1901-1982), a Polish engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early aviation technology. He was born in Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine) and made important contributions to the design of aircraft engines and propellers during his career.

Throughout its history, the BIELAS surname has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, reflecting the diverse experiences and achievements of those who share this unique name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bielas

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

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

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