Explore the Family Name Slader

The meaning of Slader

English (Devon): topographic or habitational name from Middle English slade ‘valley, low-lying marshy ground’ (Old English slæd) + -er, for someone who lived in or by a valley or marsh, or at a place so named: see Slade.

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How common is the last name Slader in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Slader' saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Slader' ranked 57,705th in prevalence but dropped to 83,226th by 2010, marking a 44.23% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 330 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, signifying a 31.52% reduction. The proportion of 'Sladers' per 100,000 people also decreased by 33.33% during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#57,705#83,226-44.23%
Count330226-31.52%
Proportion per 100k0.120.08-33.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slader

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those carrying the 'Slader' surname from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White constituted 87.58% in 2000, which reduced to 80.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 7.88% to 14.60%, showing an 85.28% increase. The American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic also saw an uptick from 1.52% to 3.10%. However, the percentage of 'Sladers' identifying as Hispanic dropped entirely, and there were no recorded instances of 'Sladers' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races during these years.

20002010Change
White87.58%80.09%-8.55%
Black7.88%14.6%85.28%
American Indian and Alaskan Native1.52%3.1%103.95%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic2.12%0%0%