Explore the Family Name Helgason
The meaning of Helgason
Icelandic: patronymic from the personal name Helgi (see Helgeson). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hilmar, Kristinn.
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How common is the last name Helgason in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Helgason has seen a modest increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 92,217th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 87,335th position, marking an improvement of approximately 5.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 185 people in 2000 to 213 in 2010, a growth of about 15.14%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Helgason per 100,000 remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #87,335 | 5.29% |
| Count | 185 | 213 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helgason
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Helgason identify as White. This group accounted for 96.22% of all Helgasons in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.84% in 2010. The category "Two or more races" made an appearance in 2010, representing 2.35% of all Helgasons, a change from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or their data was suppressed for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.84% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |