Explore the Family Name Helmrich
The meaning of Helmrich
German: variant of Helmreich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helmrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Helmrich has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to rank 68,345, showing a change of 3.61. The count, or number of people carrying the surname, also increased from 257 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a 12.06 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #68,345 | 3.61% |
| Count | 257 | 288 | 12.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmrich
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Helmrich identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 96.11% to 95.83%. No significant changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.83% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 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% |