About Helmes
The surname Helmes is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Helmut, which is composed of the elements "helm" meaning "helmet" and "muot" meaning "courage" or "spirit." Therefore, the surname Helmes can be interpreted to mean "helmet spirit" or "courageous protector." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who displayed bravery or were associated with the military.
The surname Helmes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Helmes 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 Helmes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Helmes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Helmes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.