Explore the Family Name Schlitter
The meaning of Schlitter
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Schlitt in former East Prussia (see Schlitt). 2. occupational name for a maker of sleds, from an agent derivative of Middle High German slite. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Elke, Fritz, Karl-Heinz.
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How common is the last name Schlitter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlitter has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 57,252nd place in 2000 to 61,899th in 2010, marking an 8.12% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased by 2.7% during this time period, from 333 to 324. The proportion per 100,000 people was also marginally reduced by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #61,899 | -8.12% |
| Count | 333 | 324 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlitter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Schlitter surname identify as White, with an increase from 95.20% in 2000 to 95.68% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by 10.00%, from 2.40% to 2.16%. There were no recorded changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 95.68% | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.16% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |