Explore the Family Name Slagter
The meaning of Slagter
Dutch: occupational name for a butcher, Dutch slagter, slachter. Compare Slager.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slagter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Slagter" is shown to have a minor decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 37,835th place to 38,389th, marking a change of -1.46%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.53% during the same time period, rising from 552 in 2000 to 577 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #38,389 | -1.46% |
| Count | 552 | 577 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slagter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the "Slagter" surname are white, accounting for 96.56% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 4.72%, going from 1.27% to 1.21%. The portion of people claiming two or more races saw an increase of 32.97%, moving up from 0.91% to 1.21%. Hispanic representation slightly decreased from 0.91% to 0.87%, marking a change of -4.40%. There were no individuals with the Slagter surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 96.53% | -0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 1.21% | -4.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.21% | 32.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 0.87% | -4.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |