Explore the Family Name Slankard
The meaning of Slankard
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slankard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slankard saw a modest increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Slankard was ranked 44,192 in terms of popularity, with 459 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the name had risen in rank to 43,285 and the count of people with this surname increased to 499, indicating an 8.71 percent growth. However, when compared to the total population, the proportion of individuals named Slankard remained steady at 0.17 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #43,285 | 2.05% |
| Count | 459 | 499 | 8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slankard
Examining the ethnic identity of those carrying the Slankard surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, although this percentage dipped slightly from 93.03 percent in 2000 to 92.38 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Slankards identifying as two or more races rose by 50 percent, from 1.74 percent to 2.61 percent. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 2.61 percent to 2.81 percent. Interestingly, the data shows that by 2010, some Slankards identified as Black, a category not represented in 2000. Conversely, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which stood at 1.31 percent in 2000, dropped to zero in 2010. No Slankards identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 92.38% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 2.81% | 7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.61% | 50% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |