Explore the Family Name Belair
The meaning of Belair
French (also Bélair): habitational name from Belair, Bélair or (Le) Bel-Air, names of several places in various parts of France, meaning literally ‘beautiful place’. Compare Belaire, Bellair, Bellaire, and Blair. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Emile, Fernand, Lucien, Aime, Auguste, Aurele, Carmelle, Normand, Raoul, Rolande.
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How common is the last name Belair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Belair has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,540th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to 16,734th. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Belair surname actually increased from 1,599 in 2000 to 1,709 in 2010, representing an increase of 6.88 percent. However, when adjusted for population growth, there was a minor decrease in the proportion of people with the Belair surname per 100,000, going down by 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,540 | #16,734 | -1.17% |
| Count | 1,599 | 1,709 | 6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belair
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the Belair surname. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.66% in that category over the decade. The Hispanic and Black populations with this surname saw increases of 60.87% and 19.89%, respectively. Additionally, there were also increases in the "Two or more races" category and the "American Indian and Alaskan Native" category. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category made its first appearance in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 92.04% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.22% | 60.87% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.17% | 19.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.7% | 50.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |