Explore the Family Name Belot
The meaning of Belot
1. French: nickname from a derivative of Bel ‘beautiful’. This surname is also found in Haiti. 2. Altered form of Polish Bilot, unexplained. The surname Bilot is very rare in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Raymonde.
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How common is the last name Belot in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Belot has seen a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,141st most popular surname, and by 2010, it had increased to the 62,714th rank. That's a growth of 0.68%. The number of individuals bearing the name also increased, growing from 296 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, which is a rise of approximately 7.77%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #62,714 | 0.68% |
| Count | 296 | 319 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belot
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Belot, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over time. In 2000, around 69.93% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 57.05% in 2010. This marked a decrease of 18.42%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 24.66% to 38.56%, showing a significant growth of 56.37%. Notably, there was also a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 2.82%, where previously there were none recorded. The percentage of those reporting as Hispanic fell by more than half from 3.38% to 1.57%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.93% | 57.05% | -18.42% |
| Black | 24.66% | 38.56% | 56.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 1.57% | -53.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |