Explore the Family Name Sleasman
The meaning of Sleasman
Americanized form of German Schliessmann, an occupational name from Middle High German sliezen ‘to lock, shut’ + man ‘man’ for a doorkeeper, jailer, or administrator of provisions and tools.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sleasman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Sleasman surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 43,463, but by 2010, it had fallen to 46,404, marking a decline of 6.77%. The count of those bearing the Sleasman surname also dipped by nearly 2%, from 468 in 2000 to 459 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Sleasman surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #46,404 | -6.77% |
| Count | 468 | 459 | -1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sleasman
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts within the Sleasman surname holders. Predominantly identified as White, this group saw a slight decrease from 96.58% in 2000 to 95.21% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Sleasman population saw a significant increase of 103.74%, going from 1.07% to 2.18% over the same period. Those identifying with two or more races also emerged in 2010, making up 1.31% of the Sleasman surname holders. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black ethnicity dropped to zero in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged and unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 95.21% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.18% | 103.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |