Explore the Family Name Helsley
The meaning of Helsley
Americanized form of South German Hölzel (see Hoelzel) or its variant Helzel, or of the cognate Hölzle (see Hoelzle). Comparee Heltsley.
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How common is the last name Helsley in the United States?
The surname Helsley, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 18,025 in 2000 to 19,602 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.75%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals with this surname also declined by 3.57% from 1,427 in 2000 to 1,376 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Helsleys per 100,000 people fell by 11.32% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,025 | #19,602 | -8.75% |
| Count | 1,427 | 1,376 | -3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.47 | -11.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helsley
In regards to ethnic identity, the Helsley surname has seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest change was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase of 405.36%, albeit from a small base of 0.56%. In contrast, the percentage of White individuals identified as Helsleys decreased by 2.54%, from 95.37% in 2000 to 92.95% in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" witnessed an increase of 20.57%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw their numbers drop to zero and a decrease of 13.49% respectively. Notably, there were no individuals with the surname Helsley who identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 92.95% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 2.83% | 405.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.11% | 20.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.09% | -13.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |