Explore the Family Name Hellbusch
The meaning of Hellbusch
North German: probably a topographic name composed of Middle Low German helle ‘hollow, precipitous place’ (see also Helle 1) + busch ‘small woods’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hellbusch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hellbusch has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,556th, but by 2010, it fell to 56,444th, marking a 5.39% decrease in rank. However, despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hellbusch surname remained steady at 362 for both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #56,444 | -5.39% |
| Count | 362 | 362 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellbusch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hellbusch, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 99.72% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 97.79% in 2010. There is no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. Also, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.72% | 97.79% | -1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |