Explore the Family Name Slinde
The meaning of Slinde
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn, most likely named from slind ‘beam, crossbeam’ (probably relating to the shape of a field). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gunhild, Jarl, Johan. German Frieda, Gerhart.
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How common is the last name Slinde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slinde has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,414 in terms of popularity and had been claimed by a count of 216 individuals, equating to a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 88,020, and the count had slightly dropped to 211, reducing the proportion to 0.07 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline in popularity by 8.11% and a decrease in the count by 2.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #88,020 | -8.11% |
| Count | 216 | 211 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slinde
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slinde, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly linked to those who identify as White, showing almost no change from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.54% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure only marginally decreased to 99.53% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.54% | 99.53% | -0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |