Explore the Family Name Slabaugh
The meaning of Slabaugh
Americanized form of German (ultimately also Swiss German) Schlabach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slabaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slabaugh has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12037th popular surname while in 2010 it climbed to 10671st position — a change of 11.35%. The count of people with the last name Slabaugh also grew from 2380 in 2000 to 2997 in 2010, marking a 25.92% increase. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100k people saw an upsurge of 15.91%, moving from 0.88 in 2000 to 1.02 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,037 | #10,671 | 11.35% |
| Count | 2,380 | 2,997 | 25.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 1.02 | 15.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slabaugh
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Slabaugh, the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight shift in its distribution. While the majority who carry this surname identify as White (96.60% in 2010, down 0.86% from 2000), there were increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.50% in 2010, up 31.58% since 2000), Hispanic (1.20%, up by 30.43% from 2000) and those reporting two or more races (1.00%, up by 31.58%). There was a new addition of Black individuals carrying the surname, at 0.23% in 2010, however, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 6.00%, standing at 0.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.6% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.2% | 30.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1% | 31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.5% | 31.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.47% | -6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |