About Helm
The surname Helm is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "helm" which means "helmet" or "protection." As a surname, Helm could have been a nickname for someone who wore a helmet or a metonymic occupational name for a helmet maker. It could also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or a place named Helm. Overall, the surname Helm is associated with the concept of protection or a geographical feature.
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The surname Helm is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Helm 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 Helm is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Helm in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Helm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.