Explore the Family Name Helminski
The meaning of Helminski
Polish: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Helmin + the Polish surname suffix -ski.
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How common is the last name Helminski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Helminski has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 62,531—a decline of 12.45%. The total number of people bearing this name also dropped from 345 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, marking a 7.25% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #62,531 | -12.45% |
| Count | 345 | 320 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helminski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Helminski remained primarily white over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, a significant 97.97% of the Helminskis identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.5% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity using this surname in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.5% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |