Explore the Family Name Slepian
The meaning of Slepian
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from the village Slepnya, now in Belarus.
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How common is the last name Slepian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slepian has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,348 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 98,982, marking a negative change of 13.32%. The number of people with this surname also dropped during this period, going from 198 in 2000 to 183 in 2010, a 7.58% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.07 to 0.06, indicating a 14.29% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #98,982 | -13.32% |
| Count | 198 | 183 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slepian
Analyzing the ethnic identity of people with the surname Slepian, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a slight shift. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.47% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010, which translates to a 1.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 96.17% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |