Explore the Family Name Belote
The meaning of Belote
English: from Belet, a common medieval personal name, possibly from a diminutive of Old French bel ‘beautiful’. This surname is not found in Britain. History: John Belote, from England, was married in Northampton County, VA, in 1650.
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How common is the last name Belote in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Belote has shown a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 16,819 in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,562. By 2010, it moved to rank 18,106 with a count of 1,538, marking a change of -7.65% in rank and a -1.54% in count. The proportion per 100,000 had also decreased by -10.34%, going from 0.58 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,819 | #18,106 | -7.65% |
| Count | 1,562 | 1,538 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.52 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belote
When it comes to ethnic identity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts among individuals with the Belote surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identify with two or more races both decreased, by -21.69% and -11.04% respectively. The percentage identifying as white also dropped by -3.4%. However, the Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 110.42%, rising from 0.96% to 2.02%. Those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased by 26.08% and 25.3% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.84% | 84.85% | -3.4% |
| Black | 7.17% | 9.04% | 26.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 2.08% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.02% | 110.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.37% | -11.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.65% | -21.69% |