Explore the Family Name Belangia
The meaning of Belangia
Americanized form of French Bélanger (see Belanger). Compare Belongia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belangia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Belangia showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,301 in terms of popularity and rose marginally to 83,226 by 2010, indicating a 0.09% increase. The count of individuals carrying this last name also increased from 210 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, marking a 7.62% growth. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #83,226 | 0.09% |
| Count | 210 | 226 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belangia
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Belangia identify as White, though there has been a decrease in this demographic from 96.19% in 2000 to 90.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group saw a considerable increase from 2.38% in 2000 to 5.31% in 2010, a jump of 123.11%. Those identifying with two or more races were not present in the 2000 census but made up 2.65% of the population with this last name by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 90.27% | -6.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 5.31% | 123.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |