Explore the Family Name Sledz
The meaning of Sledz
Polish (Śledź): from śledź ‘herring’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a catcher or seller of herrings, or a nickname for someone with a wan complexion. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Tadeusz, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Sledz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sledz" saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The count of individuals with this surname rose by 8.38 percent, from 334 in 2000 to 362 in 2010. However, the rank only slightly improved, moving up from the 57090th spot to the 56444th. Both in 2000 and 2010, the proportion of this surname per 100k was 0.12, showing no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #56,444 | 1.13% |
| Count | 334 | 362 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sledz
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname "Sledz" identify as White. There was a small uptick in this identification, rising from 96.11 percent in 2000 to 97.79 percent in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were no reported individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 97.79% | 1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |