Explore the Family Name Helaire
The meaning of Helaire
Altered form of French Hilaire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helaire in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Helaire has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 62,046th most popular surname but climbed to the 58,042nd position by 2010, marking a 6.45% increase in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 15.89%, from 302 in 2000 to 350 in 2010. This rise is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which saw a slight uptick from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #58,042 | 6.45% |
| Count | 302 | 350 | 15.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helaire
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Helaire surname is predominantly associated with those who identify as Black, although there was a small decrease in this group from 90.73% in 2000 to 88.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable over the decade, at around 6%. There was a noticeable increase in the group identifying with two or more races, growing by 15.08% from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010. Additionally, a new ethnicity group appeared in 2010, with 2% identifying as Hispanic. However, no individuals with the Helaire surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.73% | 88.57% | -2.38% |
| White | 5.96% | 6% | 0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.29% | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |