Explore the Family Name Belongie
The meaning of Belongie
Variant of Belongia, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belongie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Belongie has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 96480 to 102197. This suggests that fewer people held the surname over this decade. However, an interesting anomaly is observed in the count of individuals bearing the surname; it increased marginally by 0.57% over the same period. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Belongie per 100k remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,480 | #102,197 | -5.93% |
| Count | 175 | 176 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belongie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diversification of ethnic identities associated with the surname Belongie. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91.43%), with a small percentage identifying as part of two or more races (4.57%). By 2010, there was a minute increase in those identifying as White (91.48%) and a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (3.41%). During this period, the percentage of those identifying as part of two or more races decreased significantly by 37.86%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.43% | 91.48% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.57% | 2.84% | -37.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |