Explore the Family Name Sletten
The meaning of Sletten
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads all over Norway, most of which are named with the definite singular form of slette ‘plain’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Selmer, Knute, Nils.
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How common is the last name Sletten in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Sletten' has seen a minor dip between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 'Sletten' ranked as the 17,087th most popular surname, which slightly decreased in rank to 17,682 by 2010—a change of -3.48%. However, the overall count of people with this surname did increase during this period from 1,532 to 1,587, marking a 3.59% growth. But when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, the name's prevalence has slightly declined from 0.57 to 0.54, a decrease of -5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,087 | #17,682 | -3.48% |
| Count | 1,532 | 1,587 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sletten
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Sletten,' there have been some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. Primarily, those identifying as White made up the largest portion of individuals with this surname at 96.93% in 2000, seeing a slight drop to 94.96% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation went from 0.33% in 2000 to none in 2010. There was a significant increase in Hispanics using the surname, from 1.31% to 2.46%, an 87.79% change. The data also shows a new presence of Black ethnicity within this surname group, from no previous representation to 0.88% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as having two or more races, going from 1.04% to 1.13%. There was no recorded data for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 94.96% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.46% | 87.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.13% | 8.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |