Explore the Family Name Helmich
The meaning of Helmich
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Helmwig, composed of the elements helm ‘helmet, protection’ + wīg ‘fight, battle, fight’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Helmich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Helmich saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Helmich ranked 43,463 in popularity, with 468 instances of the surname recorded. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 58,481, with only 347 occurrences, marking a decrease of around 25.85% in count over this period. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also declined by 29.41%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #58,481 | -34.55% |
| Count | 468 | 347 | -25.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmich
The ethnicity associated with the surname Helmich also showed some shifts from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Helmich surname identified as White (95.09%). However, by 2010, this percentage had decreased to 89.91%. Simultaneously, there was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Black, from 2.35% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010. Additionally, new reports in 2010 indicated that 3.17% of those with the Helmich surname identified as belonging to two or more races, and 2.31% identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 89.91% | -5.45% |
| Black | 2.35% | 3.75% | 59.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |