Explore the Family Name Helmuth
The meaning of Helmuth
German: presumably the name was not used until the 19th century and must therefore have derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Heilmut (Middle High German heil ‘wholeness’ + muot ‘mind, intention’) or from Helmold (helm ‘helmet’ + walt- ‘rule’) or a combination of the two.
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How common is the last name Helmuth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Helmuth' has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Helmuth was ranked 11,719th in commonality among surnames but by 2010 it had risen to the 10,871st position, indicating a rise in popularity by 7.24%. The number of people with this surname also saw growth over the decade, from 2,451 individuals in 2000 to 2,931 in 2010, marking an increase of 19.58%. Consequently, the proportion of Helmuths per 100,000 people also grew from 0.91 to 0.99.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,719 | #10,871 | 7.24% |
| Count | 2,451 | 2,931 | 19.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.99 | 8.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helmuth
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that almost all individuals with the Helmuth surname identify as White - this remained relatively steady at 97.55% in 2000 and 97.20% in 2010. However, census data shows some fluctuation in other ethnic identities over this period. While the percentage of Helmuths identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races declined to 0% and 0.48% respectively, the number of Hispanic Helmuths increased by 16.67% to 1.33% in 2010. Notably, there were no Helmuths identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.48% of Helmuths identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.2% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.33% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.48% | -26.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |