Explore the Family Name Slappy
The meaning of Slappy
Variant of Slappey, a surname of Swiss German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slappy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Slappy' has seen a moderate increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 35,757th most popular surname in 2000, it rose to the 33,941st position in 2010, marking a 5.08% change. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 594 to 670 during this period, registering an increase of 12.79%. The proportion of people with the 'Slappy' surname per 100,000 also slightly increased by 4.55%, going from 0.22 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #33,941 | 5.08% |
| Count | 594 | 670 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slappy
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Black individuals identifying with the surname 'Slappy' remained nearly constant at around 84%, there was a significant rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races - from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. This marks a substantial change of 125.66%. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals with the 'Slappy' surname saw a decrease of 20.41%, falling from 13.13% in 2000 to 10.45% in 2010. The population identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.94%, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no data for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.18% | 84.03% | -0.18% |
| White | 13.13% | 10.45% | -20.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 3.43% | 125.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |