Explore the Family Name Hellems
The meaning of Hellems
Altered form of English Helms.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hellems in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hellems experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,577th in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames and dropped to 67,747th by 2010, marking an 8.26% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Hellems surname decreased by 2.68%, from 299 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Hellems per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #67,747 | -8.26% |
| Count | 299 | 291 | -2.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellems
When considering the ethnic identity linked with the Hellems surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is largely associated with White and Black communities. In 2000, 80.27% of those with this surname identified as White, a figure which saw a marginal decrease to 79.38% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of Black individuals bearing the Hellems surname rose by 11.10%, from 16.39% in 2000 to 18.21% in 2010. The Census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years. There was also a complete drop in those who identify as Hispanic, from 2.01% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.27% | 79.38% | -1.11% |
| Black | 16.39% | 18.21% | 11.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |