Explore the Family Name Slawter
The meaning of Slawter
English: variant of Slaughter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slawter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slawter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,827th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 53,204th. However, the number of people with the Slawter surname did increase during this time period, from 368 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, an increase of 5.71%. The proportion of people with the surname Slawter per 100,000 individuals decreased by 7.14% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #53,204 | -0.71% |
| Count | 368 | 389 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slawter
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Slawter identify as White, although there has been a small shift in this regard. In 2000, 98.91% identified as White, decreasing to 94.86% in 2010. Over this 10-year period, we see an increase in diversity among those carrying the Slawter surname. In 2010, for the first time, individuals identifying as 'Two or more races', 'Hispanic', and 'Black' appeared in the data, representing 1.29%, 2.06%, and 1.54% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 94.86% | -4.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |