Explore the Family Name Slight
The meaning of Slight
English: 1. nickname from Middle English slight ‘smooth, sleek, slender’ (Old Norse sléttr). 2. variant of Sleight.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slight in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Slight" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked at 45,651, but fell to rank 51,396 in 2010, a percentage change of -12.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 441 to 405 during this period, marking an 8.16% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #51,396 | -12.58% |
| Count | 441 | 405 | -8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slight
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts for the surname "Slight". Its association with White ethnicity grew slightly from 84.35% in 2000 to 85.68% in 2010, indicating an increase of 1.58%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Black dropped significantly from 11.79% to 8.40%, a decrease of 28.75%. The Hispanic representation also experienced growth, climbing from 2.72% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010 (an 18.01% rise). Interestingly, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname in either year, but those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.35% | 85.68% | 1.58% |
| Black | 11.79% | 8.4% | -28.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 3.21% | 18.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |