About Hellums
The surname Hellums is of English origin and is derived from the personal name "Helm", which itself comes from the Old English word "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection". The addition of the suffix "-um" indicates a patronymic form, meaning "son of Helm". Therefore, the surname Hellums can be interpreted as "son of Helm" or "descendant of Helm", suggesting a family connection to an ancestor named Helm who was likely known for his protective qualities or association with helmets.
The surname Hellums is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hellums based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hellums is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hellums in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hellums using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.