Explore the Family Name Helal
The meaning of Helal
Muslim (mainly Egypt and Bangladesh): variant of Hilal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Helal" has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 100,663 in popularity with a count of 166 and a proportion per 100k of 0.06. By 2010, the rank had improved to 62,045, nearly a 38.36% change. The count also rose to 323, marking a significant increase of 94.58%. The proportion per 100k also increased by 83.33%, standing at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #62,045 | 38.36% |
| Count | 166 | 323 | 94.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.11 | 83.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helal
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Helal" also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a 13.17% increase in this group over the ten years. The second largest ethnic group in 2000 was Asian/Pacific Islander at 17.47%, which slightly decreased to 16.41% by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races dropped sharply from 16.27% in 2000 to 6.19% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase within the Hispanic group, growing from 3.01% to 4.64%. Finally, Black individuals appeared in the data for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.86% of those bearing the Helal surname. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.65% | 70.9% | 13.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.47% | 16.41% | -6.07% |
| Two or More Races | 16.27% | 6.19% | -61.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 4.64% | 54.15% |
| Black | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |