Explore the Family Name Belshe
The meaning of Belshe
Americanized form of German (Silesian) Bölsche, of unexplained etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Belshe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Belshe saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Belshe was ranked 41,722nd, but by 2010, it had risen to 40,261st - a growth rate of 3.5 percent. The actual number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period, going from 491 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, marking a notable 10.79 percent increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #40,261 | 3.5% |
| Count | 491 | 544 | 10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belshe
In terms of ethnicity as identified in the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest group within the Belshe surname in both 2000 and 2010 was White, though its percentage dropped slightly from 92.67% to 89.34%. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black descent with this surname in 2000, by 2010, there was a small rise in the Black demographic, accounting for 1.65%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.67% in 2000 to 5.7% in 2010. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races also increased, rising from 1.02% to 1.65%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 89.34% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 5.7% | 55.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.65% | 61.76% |
| Black | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |