Explore the Family Name Slaight
The meaning of Slaight
Scottish: variant of Slight.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slaight in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slaight saw a minor decrease in its ranking between 2000 to 2010, moving from 59,147 to 59,324. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.56%, rising from 320 in 2000 to 341 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12, indicating that while the overall population may have grown, the proportion of those carrying the Slaight name stayed the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #59,324 | -0.3% |
| Count | 320 | 341 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slaight
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Slaight surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease of 1.89% in this group from 2000 to 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.88% to 3.23%. There were also individuals who started identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010 which wasn't the case in 2000. However, no individuals with the Slaight surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.43% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.23% | 71.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |