Explore the Family Name Helfand
The meaning of Helfand
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name or nickname from Yiddish helfand ‘elephant’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Leibish, Mordechai, Mort, Zeev, Zolman.
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How common is the last name Helfand in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Helfand has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it held rank 37043 with 567 people carrying this name. By 2010, it slipped to rank 39052 despite the count of individuals bearing the name only slightly decreasing to 564. This change indicates a reduction of about 5.42% in its popularity rank and a 0.53% drop in the total count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 9.52% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #39,052 | -5.42% |
| Count | 567 | 564 | -0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helfand
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Helfand identify as White, making up 95.24% of the population in 2000 and increasing to 96.45% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010, representing a 55.97% increase. There was a decline in those reporting two or more races, falling from 2.29% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 96.45% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.48% | 55.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |