Explore the Family Name Schlachter
The meaning of Schlachter
North German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Schlächter): occupational name for a slaughterer of animals, from Middle Low German slachtere, slechter, German Schlachter ‘slaughterer, butcher’.
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How common is the last name Schlachter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schlachter saw a steady rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,510, but by 2010 it had climbed to 20,057, indicating a growth of 6.75%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,132 in 2000 to 1,333 in 2010, reflecting a 17.76% surge. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise showed a slight uptick of 7.14%, moving from 0.42 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #20,057 | 6.75% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,333 | 17.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.45 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlachter
On the ethnicity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes over the same decade. Those identifying as White represented the majority of those with the Schlachter surname, although their percentage dipped slightly from 97.17% in 2000 to 96.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population recorded a notable increase of 63.71%, going from 1.24% to 2.03%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation experienced a decrease of 15.09%, while those claiming two or more ethnic identities emerged in 2010 at 0.98%. The counts for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.02% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.03% | 63.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.45% | -15.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |