Explore the Family Name Heltzel
The meaning of Heltzel
German: variant of Helzel and Hölzel (see Hoelzel) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of these and of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surnames.
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How common is the last name Heltzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Heltzel has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Heltzel ranked 25,865 in popularity and by 2010, it had moved to 27,707, a drop of 7.12%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 893 in 2000 to 868 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 2.8%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 12.12% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,865 | #27,707 | -7.12% |
| Count | 893 | 868 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Heltzel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Heltzel surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.86% to 95.28%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew by 41.11%, from 0.90% to 1.27%, while the Black ethnicity group experienced an increase of 23.21%, from 0.56% to 0.69%. Interestingly, the proportion of Heltzels identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant increase of 117.78%, from 0.90% to 1.96%. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.28% | -1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.96% | 117.78% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.27% | 41.11% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0.69% | 23.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |