Explore the Family Name Sleezer
The meaning of Sleezer
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schliesser, a variant of Schliessmann, see Sleasman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sleezer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sleezer has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,237 and dropped to 75,564 in 2010, indicating a 36.8% change. The count of individuals bearing the Sleezer surname also decreased during this period from 348 to 255, a -26.72% change. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname fell by -30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #75,564 | -36.8% |
| Count | 348 | 255 | -26.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sleezer
In terms of ethnicity, the data compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Sleezer surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.97% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races have seen an increase of 75.62% during the same period. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.59% to 1.96%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 94.12% | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 3.53% | 75.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 1.96% | -24.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |