Explore the Family Name Helsing
The meaning of Helsing
1. Swedish: probably a habitational name for someone from the province of Hälsingland. This surname is also found in Finland. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead named Helsing. The farm name possibly indicated that the occupant was someone from Hälsingland in Sweden (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knud, Lennart, Nils.
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How common is the last name Helsing in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Helsing experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,120th in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 61,436th, marking a change of -9.47%. While there were 341 individuals with the name Helsing in 2000, this number shrank to 327 by 2010, a decline of -4.11%. The proportion of people with the surname Helsing per 100,000 also fell from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a drop of -15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #61,436 | -9.47% |
| Count | 341 | 327 | -4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helsing
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Helsing surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.26% of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this number increased slightly to 94.80% by 2010. The representation of individuals who identified as having two or more races within the Helsing surname also saw an increase between 2000 and 2010, from 1.76% to 2.14%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.35% to 2.14%. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native due to suppressed information for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 94.8% | 1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 2.14% | 21.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.14% | -8.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |