Explore the Family Name Slemp
The meaning of Slemp
Americanized form of German Schlamp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slemp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Slemp saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,680th in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 22,158th, a change of -2.2%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.11%, from 1,120 to 1,166, during this same period. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Slemp per 100,000 population decreased by -4.76% from 0.42 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,680 | #22,158 | -2.2% |
| Count | 1,120 | 1,166 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slemp
Analyzing the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slemp. In 2000, 96.7% identified as White, which decreased to 94.17% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.89% to 1.89%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0.63% to 0.94%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 0.98% to 1.46%. For the first time in 2010, small percentages of individuals with the surname Slemp identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.94%) and Black (0.60%), where there were no recorded instances in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 94.17% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.89% | 112.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.46% | 48.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.94% | 49.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |