Explore the Family Name Schlatter
The meaning of Schlatter
South German and Swiss German: topographic name from Middle High German slâte ‘reedy place’, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schlatt, from the same word. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Bernhard, Hans, Konrad.
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How common is the last name Schlatter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlatter has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlatter was ranked 18,712th in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States. This rank slightly slipped to 19,282nd in 2010, marking a decline of 3.05%. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased from 1,356 in 2000 to 1,405 in 2010, an increase of 3.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell marginally by 4.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,712 | #19,282 | -3.05% |
| Count | 1,356 | 1,405 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlatter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schlatter also experienced changes over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.05%), followed by Hispanic (1.18%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.52%), and those of two or more races (0.74%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 95.66%. Simultaneously, there was a notable increase in the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic (up 62.71% to 1.92%), Asian/Pacific Islander (up 23.08% to 0.64%) and those of two or more races (up 63.51% to 1.21%). No change was recorded for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, with both remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 95.66% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.92% | 62.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.21% | 63.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.64% | 23.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |