Explore the Family Name Belch
The meaning of Belch
1. English: variant of Balch. 2. German: nickname, from Middle High German belche ‘coot’ (bird), for someone who was thought to resemble the bird in some way.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Belch" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,526th in terms of prevalence and fell to 34,353rd by 2010, marking a decrease of 24.8%. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 824 to 660 in the same period, reflecting a decrease of 19.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Belch per 100,000 also decreased by 29.03%, moving from 0.31 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #34,353 | -24.8% |
| Count | 824 | 660 | -19.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.22 | -29.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Belch", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.24% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.76% in 2010. The representation among those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity was 0.85% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. The group identifying as two or more races showed a slight increase, from 0.97% to 1.06%. The Hispanic representation saw a minor decrease from 1.82% to 1.67%. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed both in 2000 and 2010, ensuring individual's privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.76% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.67% | -8.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.06% | 9.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |