Explore the Family Name Belongia
The meaning of Belongia
Americanized form of French Bélanger (see Belanger). Compare Belangia, Belonga, and Belongie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belongia in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Belongia" has seen a rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,531 in terms of prevalence but climbed to a higher rank of 34,539 by 2010. This represents a change of approximately 5.45%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this same period from 578 individuals to 655, which is a significant increase of 13.32%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people rose slightly by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #34,539 | 5.45% |
| Count | 578 | 655 | 13.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belongia
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of the people with the surname "Belongia" identify as White. In 2000, about 96.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to around 97.86% in 2010, which is a slight increase of 1.74%. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic dropped to 0% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.38% to 1.07%, representing a decrease of 22.46%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 97.86% | 1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.07% | -22.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |