Explore the Family Name Sleigh
The meaning of Sleigh
English: variant of Sly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sleigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sleigh" has seen a slight increase over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,732nd most popular name with a count of 344 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had increased to 53,204 and its prevalence rose around 13%, with 389 occurrences per 100,000 people. The proportion of individuals with this surname remained steady over this period at 0.13 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #53,204 | 4.54% |
| Count | 344 | 389 | 13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sleigh
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sleigh," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White, accounting for 90.41% of Sleighs. This percentage decreased slightly to 87.66% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Sleigh surname notably increased from 2.91% to 5.91% during this decade. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations witnessed a decrease in their shares, while the data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in both years. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also fell from 2.03% to 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.41% | 87.66% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 5.91% | 103.09% |
| Black | 3.2% | 2.57% | -19.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.54% | -24.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |