Explore the Family Name Helfert
The meaning of Helfert
German: variant of Helfer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helfert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Helfert has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,236th in popularity and fell to 64,891st by 2010, marking a decline of 4.27 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 301 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.66 percent. The proportion per 100k population also saw a minor downfall of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #64,891 | -4.27% |
| Count | 301 | 306 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helfert
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnicity associated with the surname Helfert has diversified over the years. In 2000, the majority (98.34 percent) identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had decreased to 94.44 percent. Moreover, there was an emergence of new ethnic identities among individuals carrying this surname in 2010. Approximately 1.63 percent were identified as having Asian or Pacific Islander roots, and an equal percentage reported having two or more races. Also, 1.96 percent identified as Hispanic. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations between 2000 and 2010, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 94.44% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |