Explore the Family Name Hjelm
The meaning of Hjelm
1. Swedish: probably a soldier’s name from hjälm ‘helmet’. 2. Danish: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads and islands so named from hjelm ‘helmet’ with reference to a helmetlike formation, e.g. a mound. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Klas, Lars, Mats, Nels.
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How common is the last name Hjelm in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hjelm has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at position 31,053 but dropped to the 31,383rd position in 2010, a decline of 1.06%. The count of individuals carrying the surname Hjelm, however, increased by 4.38% during this period, from 707 people in 2000 to 738 in 2010. Nonetheless, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of 3.85%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #31,383 | -1.06% |
| Count | 707 | 738 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hjelm
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse representation within the Hjelm surname bearers. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (by 52.11%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (by 59.84%). However, those who identified as White represented the majority, sitting at 92.64% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.14% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified with two or more ethnicities saw a small decrease from 0.71% to 0.68%. Additionally, there was a notable decrease of 12.85% in individuals identifying as Hispanic. The data for individuals identifying as Black was suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 92.14% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 4.67% | 4.07% | -12.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 2.03% | 59.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.08% | 52.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.68% | -4.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |