How common is the Belles surname?

There are approximately 1,100 people with the surname Belles in the United States.

Are there Belles soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 53 soldiers with the Belles surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Belles means "The beautiful ones, or plural form of a beautiful person.". It is of French origin.

Descriptive

The beautiful ones, or plural form of a beautiful person.

Derived from Old French 'belles' (beautiful, feminine plural). The surname likely originated as a descriptive epithet or nickname for a family.

A French surname derived from a descriptive term for beauty. The name remains relatively uncommon as a family surname.

Estimated 1,100 bearers in the United States #3,642 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in France and French-speaking regions, with scattered populations in North America.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

53 soldiers with the Belles surname found in Civil War records.

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