Explore the Family Name Belschner
The meaning of Belschner
South German: variant of Belzner ‘furrier’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belschner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Belschner has seen a significant increase in the United States. In 2000, Belschner was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname, with 272 individuals bearing that name, translating to roughly 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 62,359th with an increase in count to 321 individuals, representing about 0.11 people per 100,000. This shows an overall popularity growth of 7.92% and an 18.01% increase in the count of individuals with the surname Belschner over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #62,359 | 7.92% |
| Count | 272 | 321 | 18.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belschner
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Belschner identify as White. In 2000, 97.79% of Belschners identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.20% by 2010. The number of Belschners identifying as Hispanic saw a small but notable change, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. There were no reported Belschners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.2% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |