Explore the Family Name Helper
The meaning of Helper
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern. 2. German: northern variant of Helfer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Helper" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,154 and had 247 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 82,044 and the count fell to 230, signifying a change of -12.15 in rank and -6.88 in count. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also dropped from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an 11.11 decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #82,044 | -12.15% |
| Count | 247 | 230 | -6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helper
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Helper", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname were White (71.26%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (11.74%), and Black (10.12%). There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic bearers of the surname at that time. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of White bearers to 68.26%, while the percentages of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased to 12.17% and 14.35% respectively. Additionally, Asian/Pacific Islander representation was introduced at 2.17%, but there were still no identifiable Hispanic bearers, and those identifying as two or more races fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.26% | 68.26% | -4.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.74% | 14.35% | 22.23% |
| Black | 10.12% | 12.17% | 20.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |