Explore the Family Name Helminiak
The meaning of Helminiak
Polish: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Helmin. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Zigmund, Zigmunt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helminiak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Helminiak experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 36,956 to 40,494, marking a 9.57% drop. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined during this period, from 569 to 540, a decrease of 5.1%. The count per 100,000 people similarly dropped by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #40,494 | -9.57% |
| Count | 569 | 540 | -5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helminiak
Regarding the ethnicity distribution for the Helminiak surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 97.36% in 2000 to 97.22% in 2010. There was an increase in those who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.41% to 1.48%. The proportion identifying as two or more races went up to 0.93% in 2010, while no changes were noted in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 97.22% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.48% | 4.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |