Explore the Family Name Helmbrecht
The meaning of Helmbrecht
German (mainly Franconia and Bavaria): from a personal name composed of the elements helm ‘helmet, protection’ + brecht ‘bright, illustrious’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helmbrecht in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Helmbrecht in America has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,342nd, but by 2010, it had moved up to a rank of 33,241st. This represents a growth rate of 5.94%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 603 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, showing a 14.1% rise in count. As for its proportion per 100k, it slightly climbed from 0.22 to 0.23, marking a 4.55% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #33,241 | 5.94% |
| Count | 603 | 688 | 14.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmbrecht
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of the individuals with the surname Helmbrecht identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage remained stable at around 96%. The data shows a minor decrease in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races (from 1.82% to 1.60%). There were no people of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities reported in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation grew from none in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a decline from 1.49% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 96.22% | -0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.6% | -12.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |