Explore the Family Name Heltsley
The meaning of Heltsley
Variant of Helsley, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Heltsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Heltsley has experienced a slight decrease over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 36,761 in popularity and increased to 37,993 in 2010, indicating a decline of -3.35%. However, the count of individuals with the Heltsley surname increased from 573 to 584 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 1.92%. Its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #37,993 | -3.35% |
| Count | 573 | 584 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heltsley
As for the ethnicity associated with the Heltsley surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest ethnic identity group in both 2000 and 2010 was White, although it decreased slightly from 97.21% to 95.55%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation saw significant growth, increasing by 95.24% from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also grew from 1.22% to 1.37%. For the first time in 2010, there was a small percentage (0.86%) of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.55% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.05% | 95.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.37% | 12.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |