Explore the Family Name Slaydon
The meaning of Slaydon
English: altered form of Slayton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slaydon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slaydon has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,328 in the U.S., with approximately 582 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 44,957 and the count decreased to 477, marking an 18.04% drop. This also led to a reduction in the proportion per 100k people, falling from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a decrease of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #44,957 | -23.75% |
| Count | 582 | 477 | -18.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slaydon
In terms of ethnicity as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Slaydon surname identify as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 95.36% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as having two or more races, increasing slightly from 1.55% to 1.68% over the decade. Notably, the Hispanic representation within this surname increased by 70.93%, from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.34% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.94% | 70.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.68% | 8.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |