Explore the Family Name Hellier
The meaning of Hellier
English: variant of Hillier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hellier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hellier saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 78,326 which fell to 95,115 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 21.43%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 227 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, marking a fall of about 15.42%. Despite this drop, the proportion per 100,000 people only slightly reduced from 0.08 to 0.07, indicating that the surname is still relatively uncommon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #95,115 | -21.43% |
| Count | 227 | 192 | -15.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellier
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Hellier identify as White. This majority increased slightly from 96.92% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a presence of Hispanic identity associated with this surname in 2000, standing at 2.20%, but this seemed to disappear in the 2010 data. Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were not reported in either 2000 or 2010 for the Hellier surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |