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

Helaire, 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 Helaire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Helaire in America

Helaire is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Helaire surname appeared 350 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 Helaire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Helaire 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 Helaire

The surname HELAIRE has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "helaire," which means "joyful" or "cheerful."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HELAIRE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 13th century, there are records of a notable figure named Jean HELAIRE, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He is mentioned in various historical documents from that time, including property deeds and trade agreements.

During the 14th century, the HELAIRE surname can be traced to the village of Hélaire, located in the Normandy region of France. It is believed that the name may have originated as a place name before becoming a surname, with families adopting the name of their place of residence or origin.

One of the earliest known bearers of the HELAIRE surname was Jehan HELAIRE, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He is mentioned in chronicles and records from that period, having participated in several battles against the English forces.

In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Étienne HELAIRE (1516-1594), who was a renowned scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and played a significant role in the intellectual and theological debates of his time.

Another prominent individual with the HELAIRE surname was Jacques HELAIRE (1638-1712), a French architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Paris and other parts of France during the reign of Louis XIV.

During the 18th century, the HELAIRE surname gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and philosopher Jean-Jacques HELAIRE (1722-1784). He was a prolific author and a leading figure in the French Enlightenment, known for his influential works on political theory, education, and social reform.

Throughout its history, the HELAIRE surname has been associated with various professions and prominent individuals across different fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Helaire

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

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 Helaire 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 Helaire 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 Helaire was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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