Explore the Family Name Slagel
The meaning of Slagel
Altered form of German Schlegel.
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How common is the last name Slagel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Slagel fluctuated slightly over a decade. In 2000, Slagel was ranked 27,475 in terms of popularity, and this rank slipped to 28,263 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.87%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a small increase from 826 in 2000 to 846 in 2010, growing by 2.42%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people carrying the Slagel surname per 100k population decreased by 6.45%, moving from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,475 | #28,263 | -2.87% |
| Count | 826 | 846 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slagel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Slagel surname. The majority of individuals with this surname are predominantly White, with 96.49% in 2000 and 95.74% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.78%. There were minor shifts in other ethnicities over the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 30.14%, moving from 0.73% to 0.95%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also rose significantly from 0.73% to 1.30%, indicating a change of 78.08%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.94% to 1.65%, marking a decline of 14.95%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.74% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.65% | -14.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.3% | 78.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.95% | 30.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |