Explore the Family Name Helser
The meaning of Helser
Americanized form of German Hölzer (see Holzer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Helser has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 37,145 in 2000 to 43,732 in 2010, which represents a 17.73% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 12.74% over the same period, from 565 to 493. These changes are reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, marking a 19.05% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #43,732 | -17.73% |
| Count | 565 | 493 | -12.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helser
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Helser also varied somewhat from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, 95.13% of Helsers identified as White, up slightly from 94.87% in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black made up 1.42% in 2010, an increase from 1.06% in 2000. The percentage of Helsers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose from 0% to 1.22% during this period. The proportion of those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a minor decrease from 2.12% to 2.03%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased to 0% in 2010 from 0.88% in 2000, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 95.13% | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.03% | -4.25% |
| Black | 1.06% | 1.42% | 33.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |