Explore the Family Name Hellweg
The meaning of Hellweg
German: habitational name typical of the Ruhr region and Westphalia, from any of several places so named there; also frequent as a topographic name, especially as the name of the east-west trade route that ran north of the central German mountain range from the Rhine to the Elbe, the Hellweg, ostensibly from elements literally meaning ‘light way’. However, the real etymology of the geographical name remains unclear; for one possibility, see Hellwege. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Hellweg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hellweg saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hellweg was ranked 72,905th and by 2010, it had moved up to 72,771st. This represents a marginal rise of approximately 0.18%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 248 to 267, indicating a 7.66% increase. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname Hellweg remained static at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #72,771 | 0.18% |
| Count | 248 | 267 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellweg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Hellweg identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those carrying the surname identified as white, though there was a small decrease from 95.97% to 95.51%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell significantly from 4.03% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010, marking a 34.99% decrease. No individuals with the surname Hellweg identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.51% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 2.62% | -34.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |