Explore the Family Name Hellgren
The meaning of Hellgren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements häll ‘(flat) rock’ (possibly from a placename) + gren ‘branch’. It is also found in Finland. Compare Helgren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hellgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hellgren has seen a small shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped by nearly 5 percent from 121,780 to 127,494 within this decade. However, the count of individuals with the Hellgren surname slightly increased by 2.29 percent from 131 to 134 during the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #127,494 | -4.69% |
| Count | 131 | 134 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellgren
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hellgren, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.24 percent of those with the Hellgren name identified as White, but there was a decrease of 4.49 percent in this demographic by 2010, lowering it to 94.78 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.24% | 94.78% | -4.49% |
| 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% |