Explore the Family Name Slaght
The meaning of Slaght
Americanized form of Dutch Slagt: from slagt, slacht ‘slaughtering (of animals)’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a slaughterer (see Slagter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slaght in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Slaght has slightly increased in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at 33,054 in 2000 and 33,036 in 2010, the surname experienced a small growth of 0.05% in its rank while the total count of individuals with this surname grew from 653 to 693, which is an increase of 6.13%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 4.17%, shifting from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #33,036 | 0.05% |
| Count | 653 | 693 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slaght
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the surname Slaght, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with 96.17% in 2000 and 96.10% in 2010. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.07%. The group identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 17.07%, moving from 1.23% to 1.44%. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander represented 1.01% in 2010, up from 0 in 2000. The Hispanic representation saw a decrease from 0.77% to 0.72%, a change of -6.49%. In both census years, no individuals with the Slaght surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.1% | -0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.44% | 17.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 0.72% | -6.49% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |