Explore the Family Name Sledd
The meaning of Sledd
English: variant of Slade.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sledd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sledd had a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 30,352 to 30,442, reflecting a change of -0.3%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.5% over the same period, going from 727 to 767 people. The proportion per 100k showed a minor decline of -3.7%, from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #30,442 | -0.3% |
| Count | 727 | 767 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sledd
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sledd identified as White, although this group's percentage dropped slightly from 83.22% in 2000 to 81.23% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the next largest group, increasing from 12.10% to 13.30% over the decade. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity rose from 2.34% to 2.74%. The proportion of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.65% to 2.22%. No Sledds were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.22% | 81.23% | -2.39% |
| Black | 12.1% | 13.3% | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.74% | 17.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.22% | 34.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |