Explore the Family Name Slaney
The meaning of Slaney
1. English: unexplained. 2. Irish: variant of Slane. 3. Irish: variant of Sliney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slaney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slaney has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 31,339 in terms of popularity and had a count of 699. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 33,731 with a count of 675, indicating a change of -7.63 in rank and -3.43 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw an 11.54 decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #33,731 | -7.63% |
| Count | 699 | 675 | -3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slaney
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows some interesting trends. In 2000, the majority of people with the Slaney surname identified as White (92.99%), followed by Black (2.29%), Hispanic (1.72%), and those identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.57%). By 2010, while still predominantly White (92.44%), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.72% to 2.52%) and a new category emerged with 1.04% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant drop from 2.29% to 1.78%. There were also negligible changes noted in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 92.44% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.52% | 46.51% |
| Black | 2.29% | 1.78% | -22.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.48% | -5.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |