Explore the Family Name Slevin
The meaning of Slevin
Irish (Donegal and Tyrone): variant of Slavin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran, Colum, Sinead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slevin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Slevin" slightly dipped in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 21,054 to 21,173. Despite this minor drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Slevin surname increased by 6.62%, from 1,163 in 2000 to 1,240 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a 2.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,054 | #21,173 | -0.57% |
| Count | 1,163 | 1,240 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slevin
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Slevin surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identified as White, though that percentage decreased slightly from 96.04% in 2000 to 94.84% in 2010. The data showed no Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native affiliations. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races also decreased. However, the Hispanic population showing this surname saw a significant increase of 112.88%, moving from 1.63% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.84% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.47% | 112.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.21% | -17.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.4% | -6.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |