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UK surname

Belmonte

A habitational surname referring to someone living near a beautiful mountain, from Italian "bel monte" meaning "beautiful mountain."

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Belmonte surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Worcester, Merton and Redditch.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Belmonte is 119 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1133.3%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2015

119 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Belmonte had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Belmonte surname distribution map

The map shows where the Belmonte surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Belmonte surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Belmonte over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 87 #28,749
1998 modern 87 #29,240
1999 modern 90 #29,056
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 86 #29,281
2002 modern 90 #29,314
2003 modern 92 #28,974
2004 modern 83 #30,352
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 105 #28,180
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 102 #29,759
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 109 #29,209
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 119 #27,684
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Belmontes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Worcester, Merton, Redditch and Bromley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Worcester 005 Worcester
2 Merton 011 Merton
3 Redditch 005 Redditch
4 Worcester 002 Worcester
5 Bromley 040 Bromley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Belmonte

These lists show first names that appear often with the Belmonte surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Belmonte

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Belmonte, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Belmonte surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Belmonte household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Belmonte is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Belmonte is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Belmonte falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Belmonte is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Belmonte, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Belmonte

The surname Belmonte is of Spanish origin, derived from the words "bel" meaning "beautiful" and "monte" meaning "hill" or "mountain." It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, possibly as a reference to a picturesque hilltop location in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Belmonte name can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Fuero de Cuenca," which mentions a nobleman named Pedro de Belmonte. This suggests that the name was already established in parts of Spain by that time.

During the 15th century, the Belmonte family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Aragon, with Juan de Belmonte (1420-1487) serving as a trusted advisor to King Juan II of Aragon. The family's influence extended into the 16th century, with Alonso de Belmonte (1492-1557) becoming a renowned scholar and theologian.

In the 17th century, the Belmonte name appeared in historical records related to Spanish exploration and colonization efforts in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro de Belmonte (1615-1688), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile.

The 18th century saw the rise of Juan Belmonte (1738-1803), a celebrated Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, the Belmonte name gained further recognition with Manuel Belmonte (1819-1892), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Spain from 1881 to 1883.

Another notable figure from this period was Juan Belmonte (1892-1962), a legendary Spanish bullfighter widely regarded as one of the greatest matadors of all time. His innovative style and daring performances made him a cultural icon in Spain and beyond.

In the 20th century, the Belmonte name continued to be associated with various fields, including literature and sports. José Belmonte (1919-2008) was a renowned Spanish writer and poet, known for his works exploring the themes of love, nature, and existentialism.

It is worth noting that variations of the Belmonte name, such as Bellmonte, Belmunt, and Belmunt, have also been recorded throughout history, reflecting the evolution of spelling practices over time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Belmonte families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Belmonte surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 10 Belmontes recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.28x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 10 10.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Teddington London in Middlesex leads with 8 Belmontes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3636.36x.

Place Total Index
Teddington London 8 3636.36x
Chiswick 1 188.68x
St Katherine Creechurch 1 5000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Belmonte surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 1
Beatrice 1
Margt. 1
Paulina 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Belmonte surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
C. 1
David 1
Edward 1
Maurice 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Belmonte households.

FAQ

Belmonte surname: questions and answers

How common was the Belmonte surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Belmonte surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Belmonte surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Belmonte a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Belmonte surname mean?

A habitational surname referring to someone living near a beautiful mountain, from Italian "bel monte" meaning "beautiful mountain."

What does the Belmonte map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Belmonte bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.