Explore the Family Name Helou
The meaning of Helou
Arabic (Lebanon and Syria): French-influenced form of a nickname based on the adjective ḥilu ‘sweet, pretty’. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.
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How common is the last name Helou in the United States?
Based on the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Helou has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,985 while in 2010, it climbed to the rank of 49,365 showing an impressive growth rate of 14.87%. This rise in ranking is accompanied by an increase in the count of people bearing the surname from 328 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, marking an increase of 29.88%. The proportion per 100k also saw an increment from 0.12 to 0.14, i.e., a growth rate of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #49,365 | 14.87% |
| Count | 328 | 426 | 29.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helou
As per the ethnic identity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Helou between 2000 and 2010. In both these years, the majority identified as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 88.11% to 86.85%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 3.05% to 3.99%, indicating a growth of 30.82%. The group identifying as Two or More Races saw a decrease of 14.46%, falling from 8.23% to 7.04%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.11% | 86.85% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 8.23% | 7.04% | -14.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 3.99% | 30.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |