Explore the Family Name Hellums
The meaning of Hellums
Altered form of English Helms.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hellums in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hellums" has seen slight growth between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 25564 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped up to rank 25272, representing a 1.14% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Hellums surname grew from 907 in 2000 to 980 in 2010, an 8.05% increase. However, when considered as a proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of 2.94% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #25,272 | 1.14% |
| Count | 907 | 980 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellums
The ethnicity data for the surname Hellums, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.18% in 2000 to 90.41% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 5.29% in 2000, decreasing to 4.80% in 2010. The most significant change was seen in the Hispanic category, which rose from 0.66% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010, a marked increase of 131.82%. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, while the percentage for those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase from 2.32% to 2.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.18% | 90.41% | -0.84% |
| Black | 5.29% | 4.8% | -9.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.35% | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 1.53% | 131.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |