Explore the Family Name Slayter
The meaning of Slayter
English (Middlesex and Buckinghamshire): variant of Slater.
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How common is the last name Slayter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slayter has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,859 but slipped to 44,500 in 2010, marking a 6.31% decline. Along with this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the name also slightly decreased from 489 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, a reduction of 1.23%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Slayter per 100k fell by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #44,500 | -6.31% |
| Count | 489 | 483 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slayter
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those named Slayter. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.84% to 2.28%, and those reporting two or more ethnicities increased from 1.84% to 2.07%. Meanwhile, the number identifying as White dropped slightly from 92.23% to 90.06%. Interestingly, the Hispanic segment saw a significant increase, from 2.25% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010, an impressive 84% growth. However, there were no changes noted within Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 90.06% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 4.14% | 84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 2.28% | 23.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.07% | 12.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |