Explore the Family Name Hellen
The meaning of Hellen
1. Swedish (mainly Hellén): ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element häll ‘(flat) rock’ + the adjectival suffix -én/-en, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. This surname is also found in Finland. 2. English (Essex and Middlesex): variant of Ellen. From the medieval period onward there has been confusion with Helen and with the name in 3 below. 3. English (Essex and Middlesex): of Norman origin, a habitational name from Helléan in Morbihan, Brittany (France).
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How common is the last name Hellen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hellen has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Hellen was ranked 33,090th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 38,439th position, marking a 16.17% decline in rank. The actual count of people carrying the Hellen name also fell from 652 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, a decrease of 11.66%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population declined from 0.24 to 0.2, reflecting a 16.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #38,439 | -16.17% |
| Count | 652 | 576 | -11.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellen
When examining the ethnicity linked to the surname Hellen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, accounting for 86.96% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 87.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.53% to 4.17%, and Black increased modestly from 6.13% to 6.42%. Notably, those identifying as Two or more races saw a significant decrease from 2.30% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared completely from 1.07% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.96% | 87.33% | 0.43% |
| Black | 6.13% | 6.42% | 4.73% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.17% | 18.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.39% | -39.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |