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

Hellmich, 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 Hellmich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hellmich in America

Hellmich is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hellmich surname appeared 304 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 Hellmich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hellmich 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 Hellmich

The surname Hellmich has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early medieval period around the 9th or 10th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "haill" meaning "healthy" or "whole," and "mah" meaning "man" or "person." The combination of these words suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for a strong or robust individual.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Heilmich, Hellmich, and Helmich, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a document from the Duchy of Saxony, dated around 1187, which mentions a person named Hellmich von Stade.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it often took on localized forms or variations. For instance, in the northern German state of Lower Saxony, the name was sometimes spelled as Helmke or Helmchen, while in the southern regions, variations like Helmerich were more common.

One notable individual bearing the Hellmich name was Johannes Hellmich, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1492 to 1555. He played a significant role in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation, working closely with Martin Luther and other prominent figures of the time.

Another historical figure with this surname was Georg Hellmich, a German artist and engraver who lived between 1563 and 1629. He is known for his intricate copper engravings depicting biblical scenes and landscapes, which were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, Johann Christian Hellmich (1707-1789) gained recognition as a German composer and organist. He served as the court organist in the city of Kassel and composed numerous works for organ and church choirs, contributing to the rich musical tradition of the region.

The name Hellmich has also been associated with certain place names in Germany, such as the town of Hellmitzheim in Bavaria, which may have derived its name from an individual or family bearing the surname.

Across the centuries, the Hellmich name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artisans, and entrepreneurs, each leaving their mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hellmich

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

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

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