Explore the Family Name Belles
The meaning of Belles
Catalan (Bellés): possibly a shortened plural form of the occupational name abeller ‘beekeeper’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Belles" showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,005th in popularity, but by 2010, this ranking had dropped to 15,340th, representing a decrease of 2.23%. However, the actual count of people with the Belles surname increased during this same period, from 1,808 to 1,912, marking a growth of 5.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly, from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,005 | #15,340 | -2.23% |
| Count | 1,808 | 1,912 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.65 | -2.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belles
With regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Belles" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage fell slightly from 93.86% to 92.68%. The Hispanic representation within the Belles population saw significant growth, increasing by 84.45% from 2.38% in 2000 to 4.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased. The smallest group was those who identify as Black, which shrunk from 0.72% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 1.16% to 1.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 92.68% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 4.39% | 84.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.2% | 3.45% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.63% | -12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.58% | -38.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.52% | -44.68% |