Explore the Family Name Helmes
The meaning of Helmes
1. German: patronymic from Helm 3. 2. English: variant of Helms. Some characteristic forenames: German Beate, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Helmes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Helmes has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,187th most popular in the United States with a count of 606 bearers, equating to 0.22 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the ranking had slipped to 40,313th with only 543 bearers, indicating a decrease of 10.4% in frequency and a drop in proportion per 100,000 to 0.18. This represents an overall change in popularity rank by -14.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #40,313 | -14.57% |
| Count | 606 | 543 | -10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Helmes also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals carrying the Helmes surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 90.59% to 91.16%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.65% to 2.76%, marking a 67.27% change. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 7.26% to 5.34%, marking a -26.45% change. No Helmes carriers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.59% | 91.16% | 0.63% |
| Black | 7.26% | 5.34% | -26.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.76% | 67.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |