Belding (surname)

Belding is a surname with origins in England. It is considered a locational name, derived from a place name. Several potential locations are considered possible origins.

One possible origin is from a lost or unrecorded place name derived from the Old English personal name "Billa" (or a similar variant) combined with "ing," meaning "belonging to the people of," and "denu," meaning "valley." Thus, the name would refer to a valley associated with Billa and his people.

Another possibility suggests a derivation from Beldon in Northumberland.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname in England date back to the medieval period. As with many surnames, variations in spelling are common, including Beldin, Beldinge, and Bielding.

People with the surname Belding can be found primarily in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The name arrived in North America with early European settlers.

Genealogical research can be used to trace the history of families bearing the Belding surname and potentially connect individuals to specific regions or historical events.