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

Helmuth, 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 Helmuth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Helmuth in America

Helmuth is the 10871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Helmuth surname appeared 2,931 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Helmuth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Helmuth 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 Helmuth

The surname Helmuth is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a compound name, derived from the Germanic elements "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection," and "mut," signifying "courage" or "spirit." This combination suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who displayed bravery or fortitude in battle or other perilous endeavors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a certain "Helmutus de Quedelingeburch" is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in that area during that period.

The Helmuth name has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany. For example, the town of Helmstadt, located in the state of Bavaria, may have derived its name from an individual named Helmuth or a variation thereof. Additionally, the village of Helmuthshausen in Lower Saxony is believed to have been named after a person bearing the Helmuth surname.

Among the notable individuals who carried the Helmuth name throughout history, one can mention Johann Helmuth (1545-1594), a German theologian and reformer who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and played a significant role in the development of Lutheran theology during the Reformation era.

Another prominent figure was Johann Friedrich Helmuth (1680-1766), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including the Baroque-style Hubertusburg Palace in Saxony.

In the 19th century, Johann Christian Helmuth (1793-1858) was a German-American Lutheran minister who played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of the Lutheran Church in the United States, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania.

The name Helmuth has also been associated with notable military figures. One such example is Theodor Helmuth (1871-1937), a German general who served in World War I and played a crucial role in the Battle of Verdun in 1916.

Finally, the Helmuth surname has been carried by several artists and writers over the centuries. One notable example is the German author and playwright Friedrich Helmuth (1852-1929), who was known for his works that explored social and political themes of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Helmuth

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

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

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