Explore the Family Name Helmlinger
The meaning of Helmlinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Helmlingen, for example on the Rhine opposite Strassburg.
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How common is the last name Helmlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Helmlinger has risen slightly in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,732 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 54,990th spot, a subtle increase of 1.33%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also saw an uptick from 344 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, a growth rate of 8.72%. However, the proportion of people named Helmlinger per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.13 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #54,990 | 1.33% |
| Count | 344 | 374 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmlinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Helmlinger has seen slight shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all, or 98.26%, of those with the Helmlinger surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 96.79%, reflecting a marginal change of -1.50%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also registered people of mixed ethnicity under the Helmlinger surname for the first time at 1.87%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or unchanged over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 96.79% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |