Explore the Family Name Slayman
The meaning of Slayman
Possibly an altered form of Dutch Slagman, an occupational name for a miller who owns an oil mill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slayman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Slayman has witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,553 in terms of popularity, however, it dropped to 62,531 by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 324 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, a decrease of 1.23%. The proportion per 100k people also declined over this decade from 0.12 to 0.11, an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #62,531 | -6.79% |
| Count | 324 | 320 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slayman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Slayman also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, there were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those of two or more races. The proportion of individuals identifying as white marginally decreased from 90.43% in 2000 to 90.31% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 18.38%, growing from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Individuals identifying as black also increased from 5.25% in 2000 to 5.63% in 2010, marking a growth of 7.24%. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.43% | 90.31% | -0.13% |
| Black | 5.25% | 5.63% | 7.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.19% | 18.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |