Explore the Family Name Helliwell
The meaning of Helliwell
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Hellewell.
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How common is the last name Helliwell in the United States?
The Helliwell surname ranked 69,636th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and shifted downward to 72,771st in 2010, a change of -4.5 percent in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 263 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, representing a modest growth of 1.52 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, showing a decline of -10.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #72,771 | -4.5% |
| Count | 263 | 267 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helliwell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Helliwell surname identified as White with a decrease from 96.20 percent in 2000 to 92.13 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the census indicates an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.66 percent in 2000 to 3.00 percent in 2010. Similarly, those who identified with two or more races emerged in the 2010 census, accounting for 2.62 percent of individuals with the Helliwell surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 92.13% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3% | 12.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |