Explore the Family Name Belous
The meaning of Belous
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Russian belous ‘white-whiskered man’. Compare Bellows.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Belous' has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 60,083 in 2000 to 52,482 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 12.65%. In terms of count, the number of people with the 'Belous' surname went up by 25.8%, from 314 to 395 during the same period. The proportion per 100k also saw an uptick of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #52,482 | 12.65% |
| Count | 314 | 395 | 25.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belous
Moving onto ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes in the ethnic identity of individuals with the 'Belous' surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White increased slightly from 92.99% to 95.44%, while those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable, seeing a minor increase from 3.50% to 3.54%. However, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.87% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the surname 'Belous' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 95.44% | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 3.54% | 1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |