About Belen
The surname Belen is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "belen," which means "Bethlehem" in Spanish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who hailed from Bethlehem or had some connection to the town. The name may have been adopted by individuals who were born or lived in Bethlehem or by those who made a pilgrimage to the holy city. The surname Belen is relatively uncommon and is found primarily among Spanish-speaking populations.
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The surname Belen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Belen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Belen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Belen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Belen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.