Explore the Family Name Hellerman
The meaning of Hellerman
1. Americanized form of South German Hellermann: variant of Heller 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with fair hair or a light complexion, a derivative of Heller 7.
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How common is the last name Hellerman in the United States?
The surname Hellerman has seen a significant drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632 in popularity with a count of 293. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 133,048 and the count decreased to 127, marking a decline of nearly 56.66 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also plummeted by over 63 percent, indicating a clear decrease in the prevalence of the Hellerman surname throughout this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #133,048 | -109.09% |
| Count | 293 | 127 | -56.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.04 | -63.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellerman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with the Hellerman surname identified as White. This ethnic group made up 96.25 percent of the Hellermans in 2000 and 95.28 percent in 2010, showing a slight decrease of about 1 percent. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 38.42 percent between 2000 and 2010. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent carrying the Hellerman surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.28% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 4.72% | 38.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |