Bellard

Bellard is a surname of French origin. It is associated with individuals who have contributed to various fields, particularly in technology and computing.

The most prominent bearer of the name is Fabrice Bellard, a French computer programmer known for foundational work in open-source software. He is the creator of QEMU, a widely used open-source machine emulator and virtualizer, and the author of FFmpeg, a comprehensive multimedia framework. Bellard has also contributed to the development of the Tiny C Compiler (TinyCC) and the BPG image format, among other projects. His work has had a significant impact on virtualization, emulation, and multimedia processing in both academic and industry contexts.

In addition to Fabrice Bellard, the surname may be found among other individuals across various domains, reflecting its French linguistic and genealogical roots. As a family name, Bellard does not designate a single institution, place, or organization, but rather identifies people who carry it.