Explore the Family Name Helmers
The meaning of Helmers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Helmer 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helmers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Helmers has seen moderate fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,113th most popular surname in America, and by 2010, it moved slightly to the 21,330th spot, marking a -1.03% change. However, despite this slight drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Helmers surname saw an increase over these ten years. In 2000, there were 1,159 individuals named Helmers, and this figure rose by 5.95% to 1,228 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also experienced a minor decrease of 2.33%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #21,330 | -1.03% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,228 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmers
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Helmers surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While the majority maintained their white ethnic identity (97.58% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010, a decrease of 1.77%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, an increase of 72.12%). Additionally, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races rose by 60.47%, from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 95.85% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.79% | 72.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.38% | 60.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |