Explore the Family Name Helvey
The meaning of Helvey
Altered form of German Helwig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helvey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Helvey has seen minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 17,924th most common surname in the U.S., dropping slightly to the 18,622nd position in 2010. This represents a minor decline of 3.89%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the Helvey surname actually increased from 1,438 in 2000 to 1,478 in 2010, a rise of 2.78%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by 5.66% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,924 | #18,622 | -3.89% |
| Count | 1,438 | 1,478 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helvey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Helvey according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of individuals identified as White, making up 96.18% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.67% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black also saw a small decrease, going from 1.67% to 1.56%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.63% to 1.22%, a change of 93.65%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.04% to 1.29%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.67% | -0.53% |
| Black | 1.67% | 1.56% | -6.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.29% | 24.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.22% | 93.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |