Explore the Family Name Belgard
The meaning of Belgard
Altered (shortened) form of French Bellegarde.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belgard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Belgard" dropped in popularity between the years of 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,630th most popular, but by 2010, it had fallen to 49,914th place, a significant decline of 36.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 576 to 420 during this period, a drop of 27.08%. The data suggests that for every 100,000 people, there were fewer individuals with the surname "Belgard" in 2010, with the proportion decreasing by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #49,914 | -36.27% |
| Count | 576 | 420 | -27.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belgard
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade for those bearing the Belgard surname. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White fell slightly from 88.54% to 83.57%, a decrease of 5.61%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase, jumping from 4.86% to 9.29%. Those reporting two or more ethnicities increased by 24.61%, while the percentage of individuals with Hispanic roots dipped slightly from 1.91% to 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.54% | 83.57% | -5.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.86% | 9.29% | 91.15% |
| Two or More Races | 3.82% | 4.76% | 24.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 1.67% | -12.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |