Find out how popular the last name Halper is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Halper.

Halper, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Halper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halper in America

Halper is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halper surname appeared 997 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Halper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halper to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Halper

The surname Halper has its origins in Germany, where it is believed to have originated in the 14th century. The name is derived from the German word "Halpir," which means "helper" or "assistant." It is likely that the name was originally used as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a helper or assistant in a particular trade or profession.

In the 15th century, the name Halper appeared in several historical records from various regions of Germany, including the Palatinate and Bavaria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Mainz, dated 1467, which mentions a certain Johannes Halper.

The Halper name has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Halberstadt and Halberton. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the Halper surname. One such person was Johann Halper (1527-1588), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics during the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable Halper was Gottfried Halper (1701-1774), a German composer and organist who is best known for his contributions to the development of the church cantata in the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, the Halper surname gained recognition in the United States with the arrival of German immigrants. One prominent figure from this time was Samuel Halper (1834-1901), a businessman and philanthropist who founded the Halper Institute, an educational institution in New York City.

Another notable American Halper was Charles Halper (1876-1957), a lawyer and politician who served as the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, from 1925 to 1929.

In the 20th century, the Halper surname continued to be associated with various fields, including academia and the arts. For example, Stefan Halper (born 1935) is an American scholar and author who has written extensively on intelligence and foreign policy.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diversity associated with the Halper surname, which has its roots in Germany and has spread to various parts of the world over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halper

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Halper.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Halper was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Halper has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Halper was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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