Explore the Family Name Slentz
The meaning of Slentz
Americanized form of German Schlenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slentz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slentz has seen a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved slightly from 34,459 in 2000 to 34,539 in 2010, showing a drop of around 0.23%. However, the count of people carrying the Slentz last name actually increased by about 5.31%, from 622 to 655 during this period. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #34,539 | -0.23% |
| Count | 622 | 655 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slentz
Looking at the ethnicity of those with the Slentz surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.23% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities significantly increased from 0.80% to 1.83% over the same period. There was also a new emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, rising to 0.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 96.79% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.83% | 128.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |