Explore the Family Name Helmandollar
The meaning of Helmandollar
Americanized form of German Hellenthal, via the intermediate forms like Hellmedal, Helmantel, and Helmantoller. Compare Helmantoler and Helmintoller. History: The progenitor of the Helmandollars, Helmantolers, and Helmintollers was Michael Helmantoller (in early records Hellmedal, Helmantel, etc.), born c.1745 in Lancaster County, PA, presumably a son of Johann Anton Hellenthal, who immigrated from Germany to PA in 1743, arriving on the ship Snow Charlotta. By the late 18th century and early 19th century the surname had become Helmantol(l)er, Helmandollar, and Helmintoller.
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How common is the last name Helmandollar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Helmandollar has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 55,619, marking a decrease of 5.51%. Interestingly, despite its lower rank, the frequency of this surname remained constant at 369 individuals both in the years 2000 and 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Helmandollar surname per 100,000 population also fell marginally from 0.14 to 0.13 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #55,619 | -5.51% |
| Count | 369 | 369 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmandollar
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals carrying the Helmandollar surname identify as White, although there has been a small shift in the ethnic breakdown over time. In 2000, about 98.37% identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had fallen slightly to 94.85%. The census also showed an increase in diversity among those bearing the Helmandollar surname, with some identifying as Hispanic (2.98%) and others reporting two or more races (1.63%) in 2010. Both these ethnic identities were not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 94.85% | -3.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |