Explore the Family Name Hellyer
The meaning of Hellyer
English: variant of Hillier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hellyer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hellyer saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hellyer was ranked as the 24,584th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 27,534th spot, indicating a drop of 12%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 953 in 2000 to 875 in 2010, marking an 8.18% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Hellyer per 100,000 individuals decreased by 14.29%, from 0.35 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,584 | #27,534 | -12% |
| Count | 953 | 875 | -8.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hellyer
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the Hellyer surname predominantly identify as White, with 94.06% in 2010, down slightly from 95.59% in 2000. The second largest ethnic identity group among those bearing the Hellyer surname is those claiming two or more races, which declined slightly from 2.20% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. The percentage shares of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.06% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.94% | -11.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.71% | 35.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.14% | 80.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |