Explore the Family Name Hellmer

The meaning of Hellmer

German: variant of Hillmer, respectively of Helmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Angelika, Gerhard, Kurt.

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How common is the last name Hellmer in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hellmer experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hellmer ranked 48,665 in popularity, with 407 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, though the count of people with this surname increased to 413, its ranking fell to 50,564, showing a change of -3.9 in rank and a 1.47 percent increase in count. The proportion of people with the Hellmer surname per 100,000 also dipped by 6.67 percent from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#48,665#50,564-3.9%
Count4074131.47%
Proportion per 100k0.150.14-6.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellmer

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hellmer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it's predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.33 percent of those with the Hellmer surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.67 percent in 2010. The representation of the Hellmer surname within the Hispanic community saw an increase of 14.92 percent over the same time period, rising from 2.95 percent in 2000 to 3.39 percent in 2010. However, there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

20002010Change
White95.33%94.67%-0.69%
Hispanic2.95%3.39%14.92%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%