Explore the Family Name Helvie
The meaning of Helvie
Variant of Helvey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Helvie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Helvie has seen a minor shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 37,266 and by 2010, it slipped slightly to 38,332, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.86%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 563 to 578 during this period, representing a growth rate of 2.66%. The proportion of the population with the Helvie surname per 100,000 people saw a small dip of 4.76%, going from 0.21 to 0.2 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #38,332 | -2.86% |
| Count | 563 | 578 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Helvie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some subtle changes among those bearing the Helvie surname from 2000 to 2010. The proportion identifying as White increased from 94.49% to 96.02%, a growth of 1.62%. Some shifts were noted in other ethnic identities too. There was a slight decrease in the Hispanic population, moving from 2.66% to 2.42%, a decline of 9.02%. The category of 'two or more races' which accounted for 2.31% in 2000 disappeared completely in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 they made up 0.87% of the Helvie surname bearers. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity categories was suppressed, possibly due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 96.02% | 1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 2.42% | -9.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |