Show ContentsBelville History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The German state of Saxony is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Belville. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of theRoman Empire.

Early Origins of the Belville family

The surname Belville was first found in Saxony, where the name Belleville was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Belville family

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Belville Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Belleville, Bellville, Bellevill, Belville, Belvill and many more.

Early Notables of the Belville family

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Belville Ranking

In the United States, the name Belville is the 17,455th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Belville family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francois Belleville settled in Louisiana in 1756; and other settlers who traveled to and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..


Contemporary Notables of the name Belville (post 1700) +

  • Ernest Belville, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wexford District, 1942


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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