Explore the Family Name Helfgott
The meaning of Helfgott
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a shortened form of helfe mir Gott ‘God help me’, a nickname for someone who habitually used the expression. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Batsheva, Simcha, Vered.
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How common is the last name Helfgott in the United States?
The surname Helfgott saw a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this surname improved from 67,936 in 2000 to 64,891 in 2010, a change of 4.48%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 12.92% during this decade, from 271 to 306. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #64,891 | 4.48% |
| Count | 271 | 306 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helfgott
Looking at ethnic identity, most individuals with the Helfgott surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.79% identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 95.42% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.85% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, a change of 76.76%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Any data that may have been suppressed for privacy is not included in these figures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 95.42% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.27% | 76.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |