Explore the Family Name Helbig
The meaning of Helbig
German: from the medieval personal name Heilwig, Helwig (see Helwig). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Hans, Heinz, Kurt, Erna, Ernst, Erwin, Gunther, Jutta, Manfred, Otto, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Helbig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Helbig experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Helbig was ranked 18,246 in popularity but slipped to 19,559 by 2010, demonstrating a 7.2% drop. The number of individuals bearing the surname also subtly decreased from 1,404 in 2000 to 1,380 in 2010, marking a 1.71% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Helbig per 100,000 individuals dropped by 9.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,246 | #19,559 | -7.2% |
| Count | 1,404 | 1,380 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helbig
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes in the distribution among those with the Helbig surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.28%, while those claiming two or more ethnicities increased by 16%. The vast majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.87% in 2000 to 95.72% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up by 54.11%. However, there were no individuals with the Helbig surname identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.72% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.19% | 54.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.58% | 16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.36% | -16.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |