Explore the Family Name Slette
The meaning of Slette
Norwegian: variant of Sletten. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Obert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Slette has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 91,801st most common surname in the United States, with 186 occurrences. By 2010, its rank improved to 90,113 and the count rose to 205. This represents a growth rate of approximately 10.22% in the number of individuals with this last name, while the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #90,113 | 1.84% |
| Count | 186 | 205 | 10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slette
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slette, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 93.55% in 2000 to 92.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also reduced significantly from 5.91% to 3.41%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 3.9% of individuals with the surname Slette identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 92.68% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.91% | 3.41% | -42.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |