Explore the Family Name Slim
The meaning of Slim
1. English: from Middle English s(c)lim(e) ‘mud, slime’ (Old English slīm). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived in a muddy place, or habitational, from a place so named. 2. Native American (Navajo): translation into English (and shortening) of a Navajo personal name composed of the suffix -tsʼósí ‘slender, slim, skinny’, such as Hastiin-tsʼósí ‘Slim Man’ (see Tsosie).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slim in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Slim' showed an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Slim' was ranked as the 30,970th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 27,845th position, marking a change of 10.09 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, from 709 to 862, indicating a sizable growth rate of 21.58 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of 'Slim' increased by 11.54 percent in this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #27,845 | 10.09% |
| Count | 709 | 862 | 21.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slim
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Slim' identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although representation in this group slightly decreased by 4.19 percent from 2000 to 2010. In contrast, the percentage identifying as White increased by 8.40 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw substantial growth rates of 26.63 percent and 35.42 percent respectively. However, the number of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races significantly dropped by 48.99 percent, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 17.65 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 64.17% | 61.48% | -4.19% |
| White | 24.4% | 26.45% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.22% | 6.61% | 26.63% |
| Black | 2.4% | 3.25% | 35.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 1.51% | -48.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.7% | -17.65% |