Gender: Male
August Belmont Jr. was an American financier. He financed the construction of the original New York City Subway line (1900–1904) and for many years headed the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, which ran the transit system. He also financed and led the construction of the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts, which opened in 1914.
Belmont bought the land for and built New York's Belmont Park racetrack—named for his father—and was a major owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
He served as chairman of the board of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He also served as a director of the Southern Pacific Co., parent of the railroad, and National Park Bank.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 16, 2024
On the name August Belmont Jr., August means Venerable, Holy, Form of Augustus, Revered, Exalted, Worthy of Respect, Dignified, Month of the Sun, Summer, One of the Months in the Twelve Months.
The name August Belmont Jr. is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
August is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Austria, and 83 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name August is recorded 4,686 times globally, ranking it as the 10,672th most common name worldwide.
August is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,017 occurrences, making it the 2,939th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name August is found among 1 in every 461 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,939 | 1 : 1,779 |
| South Africa | #2,968 | 1 : 4,022 |
| Austria | #643 | 1 : 511 |
| Netherlands | #2,629 | 1 : 1,790 |
| Sweden | #600 | 1 : 461 |
| Germany | #2,744 | 1 : 2,084 |
| Malaysia | #7,061 | 1 : 12,842 |
| Denmark | #497 | 1 : 555 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,582 | 1 : 20,807 |
| Belgium | #2,577 | 1 : 2,188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name August from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
August Belmont Jr. was an American financier. He financed the construction of the original New York City Subway line (1900–1904) and for many years headed the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, which ran the transit system. He also financed and led the construction of the Cape Cod Canal in Massachusetts, which opened in 1914. Belmont bought the land for and built New York's Belmont Park racetrack—named for his father—and was a major owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. He served as chairman of the board of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He also served as a director of the Southern Pacific Co., parent of the railroad, and National Park Bank.
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