Explore the Family Name Sleeman
The meaning of Sleeman
English (Cornwall and Devon): 1. nickname from Middle English sle(i)gh ‘sly, clever, skillful’ (Old Norse slœgr) + -man. Compare Sly. 2. occupational name for someone who made or used slays, from Middle English slay(e) ‘slay (an instrument used in weaving to beat up the weft)’ (Old English slege) + -man. Compare Slaymaker. 3. topographic name for someone who lived on or by a grassy slope, from Middle English sle ‘grassy slope’ (Old English slēa) + -man. Compare Slee 2.
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How common is the last name Sleeman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sleeman saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,672nd most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 26,339th. The number of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, from 859 in 2000 to 927 in 2010, marking an increase of nearly 8%. However, despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people actually fell marginally, from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #26,339 | 1.25% |
| Count | 859 | 927 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sleeman
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Sleeman identify as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 96.74% in 2000 to 94.5% in 2010. At the same time, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.81% to 2.16%. Furthermore, the data reflects a small but noticeable increase in Sleemans who identify as having two or more ethnicities, moving from 1.16% to 1.40%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a new appearance of Sleemans identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 94.5% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.16% | 166.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.4% | 20.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |