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

Helenius, 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 Helenius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Helenius in America

Helenius is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Helenius surname appeared 149 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 Helenius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Helenius 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 Helenius

The surname HELENIUS is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "Helenos" meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was likely used as a personal name or nickname before becoming a hereditary surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the name HELENIUS can be traced back to the 5th century AD in various Greek manuscripts and records. It is possible that the name was brought to other parts of Europe during the Byzantine Empire's expansion, as Greek culture and language had a significant influence on several regions.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname HELENIUS was Constantinus Helenius, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his works on theology and philosophy, which were influential during the Byzantine Renaissance.

In the 16th century, the HELENIUS surname appeared in various records and documents across Europe, particularly in regions with Greek communities or cultural influences. For example, there are records of individuals named HELENIUS in the Venetian Republic, which had close ties with the Greek world.

Another notable figure was Theodorus Helenius, a Greek scholar and philologist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and his translations of classical texts.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the HELENIUS surname gained prominence in parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in regions with Greek communities or cultural influences, such as Romania and Bulgaria. One notable individual from this period was Georgius Helenius, a Romanian scholar and educator who lived in the late 18th century and contributed to the development of modern Romanian language and literature.

In the 20th century, the HELENIUS surname continued to be found in various parts of Europe, with notable individuals including Petrus Helenius, a Finnish linguist and writer who specialized in the study of Finno-Ugric languages, and Stephanus Helenius, a Greek-American historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Greek diaspora in the United States.

While the surname HELENIUS is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history and connections to ancient Greek culture, scholarship, and language. Its origins can be traced back to the early days of the Byzantine Empire, and it has been carried by notable figures in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Helenius

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

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

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