Explore the Family Name Hellmann
The meaning of Hellmann
1. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German helle ‘precipitous terrain, steep slope’ + -mann ‘man’. 2. German: nickname for a hellraiser, from helle ‘hell’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Aloysius, Dieter, Gerhardt, Gunther, Hannes, Hans, Heinrich, Heinz, Ingo, Klaus, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Hellmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Hellmann surname has decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 16,810 and saw a drop to 18,793 in 2010, marking an 11.8% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 6.72%, from 1,563 in 2000 to 1,458 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 15.52%, from 0.58 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,810 | #18,793 | -11.8% |
| Count | 1,563 | 1,458 | -6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.49 | -15.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellmann
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Hellmann surname identify as White, with a slight decline from 97.63% in 2000 to 97.26% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained static at 0.34%, while those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 9.84%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic community, which jumped by 57.14% from 2000 to 2010. However, there were no Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native individuals recorded under this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 97.26% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.1% | -9.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.1% | 57.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |