Explore the Family Name Greenslade
The meaning of Greenslade
English (Devon and Somerset): habitational name from Greenslade in North Tawton (Devon), or a topographic name for someone who lived near a fertile valley, from Middle English grene, grein ‘green’ + slad(e) ‘valley’ (Old English grēne + slæd).
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How common is the last name Greenslade in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greenslade demonstrated a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 35,387th in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 34,390th place, marking a 2.82% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 602 to 659 over the same decade, constituting a rise of approximately 9.47%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the Greenslade surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #34,390 | 2.82% |
| Count | 602 | 659 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greenslade
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts. While the majority of individuals with the Greenslade surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (91.20% and 90.90% respectively), there were minor fluctuations among other ethnicities. Specifically, there was an increase in people identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.83% to 1.21%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, which were not represented in 2000, appeared in 2010 with proportions of 0.91% and 0.76% respectively. Conversely, the proportion of people identifying as Black decreased slightly from 6.64% to 6.22%. American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not reported for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 90.9% | -0.33% |
| Black | 6.64% | 6.22% | -6.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.21% | 45.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |