Explore the Family Name Helin
The meaning of Helin
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements häll ‘(flat) rock’ (possibly from a placename) + the suffix -in, derived from Latin -inius ‘relating to’. This surname is also found in Finland, where it is more common than in Sweden. 2. English (London): variant of Hellen or Ellen. 3. French (Hélin): from a pet form of the personal name Hélie (see Helie 1). 4. French (Hélin): from the ancient Germanic personal name Heilin, a short form of any of various compound names with the first element heil (see Heilmann 2). Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Rauni, Toivo, Osmo.
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How common is the last name Helin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Helin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 42,437th in 2000, it slipped to 44,730th in 2010, marking a 5.4% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 481 to 480, representing a marginal decline of 0.21%. The proportion of people named Helin per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, falling from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #44,730 | -5.4% |
| Count | 481 | 480 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helin
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Helin surname. In 2000, the majority (96.47%) identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to 96.88% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this group experienced a growth rate of 28.77%, increasing their representation from 1.46% to 1.88%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or belonging to two or more races in either year. The number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was at 1.04% in 2000 but dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.88% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 1.88% | 28.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |