Explore the Family Name Slatkin
The meaning of Slatkin
Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Zlatkin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slatkin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slatkin's popularity saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 89,895th in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 94,730th, marking a 5.38% drop. However, the actual count of people carrying the Slatkin surname increased slightly from 191 in 2000 to 193 in 2010, an increase of 1.05%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.07 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #94,730 | -5.38% |
| Count | 191 | 193 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slatkin
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Slatkin surname identify as White, though this proportion has seen a small decrease. In 2000, 98.95% of Slatkins identified as White, decreasing to 96.89% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Slatkins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, there were also no records of individuals identifying as having two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 96.89% | -2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |