Explore the Family Name Saslow
The meaning of Saslow
American shortened and altered form of Jewish Zaslavsky. Compare Zaslow. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Meier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saslow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Saslow experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,668 in terms of frequency, but it fell to rank 68,770 by 2010, representing a -4.72% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 282 to 286 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #68,770 | -4.72% |
| Count | 282 | 286 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saslow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Saslow, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 97.52% of those bearing this last name were of White ethnicity, though this proportion slightly decreased to 96.50% in 2010. A small percentage (1.77%) of those with the Saslow surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.5% | -1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |