Explore the Family Name Sleeter
The meaning of Sleeter
Probably English: variant of Sleator.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sleeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sleeter" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 64,008 in terms of prevalence and dropped to 72,332 by 2010, representing a 13% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 291 to 269 during this time period. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the last name "Sleeter" per 100,000 people also dropped by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #72,332 | -13% |
| Count | 291 | 269 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sleeter
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sleeter", it is largely connected to those identifying as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.59% of those with the Sleeter surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.54% by 2010. During the same period, the proportion of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.41% to 3.72%. There were no reported changes in the other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 95.54% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.72% | 54.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |