Explore the Family Name Sligar
The meaning of Sligar
Probably an altered form of German Schleiger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sligar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sligar has seen a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sligar was ranked 32,488th in terms of commonality and increased to 32,123rd in 2010, marking a 1.12% increase in its ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 667 in 2000 to 718 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.65%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people reflected a slight decrease of -4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #32,123 | 1.12% |
| Count | 667 | 718 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sligar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Sligar surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, albeit the percentage decreased slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 92.20% in 2010. There was a notable rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0.90% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010, a substantial 271.11% change. The Hispanic representation also increased by 34.07%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native went up by 39.17%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 92.2% | -3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 3.34% | 271.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.81% | 34.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 1.67% | 39.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |