Explore the Family Name Slaugh
The meaning of Slaugh
Altered form of English Slough or German Schlauch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slaugh has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,932 and increased to 28,437 by 2010. This is a ranking change of approximately 5%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 740 to 839 during the same time period, signifying a growth rate of about 13.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight increase of 3.7%, going from 0.27 to 0.28.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #29,932 | #28,437 | 4.99% |
Count | 740 | 839 | 13.38% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slaugh
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slaugh, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of the Slaugh surname holders, although there was a small decrease of 1.24% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.81% to 1.91%, marking a change of 135.80%. The Hispanic identity also saw growth, with an increase from 0.68% to 1.07%, a change of 57.35%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identity decreased slightly by 4.03%. No individuals with the Slaugh surname identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 95.95% | 94.76% | -1.24% |
Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.91% | 135.8% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 1.43% | -4.03% |
Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.07% | 57.35% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |