Explore the Family Name Hellewell
The meaning of Hellewell
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from Holywell Green in Stainland (Yorkshire), a compound of northern Middle English heli ‘holy’ + welle ‘well’. Compare Halliwell and Hollowell.
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How common is the last name Hellewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hellewell has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hellewell was ranked 71,808 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 60,196 - an improvement of over 16%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 253 to 335 during this period, representing a significant growth of 32.41%. The proportion of individuals named Hellewell per 100,000 also rose, increasing by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #60,196 | 16.17% |
| Count | 253 | 335 | 32.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellewell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hellewell is predominantly White as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded percentage of Hellewell associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, the percentage of White individuals associated with this surname slightly increased by 1.63% from 97.23% in 2000 to 98.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 98.81% | 1.63% |
| 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% |