How common is the Belin surname?

There are approximately 2,800 people with the surname Belin in the United States.

Are there Belin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 11 soldiers with the Belin surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Belin mean?

The surname Belin means "One who is beautiful or fair, or from a place called Belin.". It is of French origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

One who is beautiful or fair, or from a place called Belin.

Etymology

Derived from Old French 'bel' (beautiful) or from a French place-name. The surname may have originated as a descriptive epithet or a topographic reference.

About the Belin Surname

A French surname with both descriptive and topographic possible origins. The name has been borne by notable figures in science and technology.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,800 bearers in the United States #2,551 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in France and French-speaking regions, with secondary populations in Canada and the United States.

Belin Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Belin Surname

F. Lammot Belin

Quick Facts

Origin: French
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval France, 13th-14th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,800

War Records

11 soldiers with the Belin surname found in Civil War records.

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