Explore the Family Name Belich
The meaning of Belich
1. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Belić, Slovenian Belič (see Belic). Compare Bellich. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name (Yiddish Belic or Belich) from a place called Belitsa in western Belarus.
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How common is the last name Belich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Belich has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,191 in popularity with 365 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname fell to rank 56,836 with only 359 individuals recorded with this last name - a change of -1.64 percent. The proportion of individuals per 100k also decreased by 14.29 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #56,836 | -6.85% |
| Count | 365 | 359 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belich
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that the majority of those with the Belich surname identify as White, with little fluctuation between 2000 and 2010 (97.26 percent to 97.21 percent). Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic from 1.37 percent in 2000 to 1.95 percent in 2010, marking a 42.34 percent change. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 97.21% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.95% | 42.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |