Explore the Family Name Sliney
The meaning of Sliney
Irish (Cork and Waterford): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Sleimhne ‘son of Sleimhne’, a personal name based on a word meaning ‘smoothness, sleekness, polish’. It has been argued, however, that this is not a true Gaelic name but rather a patronymic adopted by the Fitzstephen family of County Cork.
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How common is the last name Sliney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sliney has marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,573rd most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, its rank had slightly improved to 44,872nd. The total number of individuals with this surname also increased, from 442 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, reflecting an 8.14% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Sliney per 100,000 remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #44,872 | 1.54% |
| Count | 442 | 478 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sliney
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sliney. Predominantly, those bearing the name Sliney identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.13% from 95.70% in 2000 to 95.82% in 2010. There was a small but notable change among those identifying as two or more ethnicities, which grew by 5.70%, from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. However, there were no people with the surname Sliney identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 95.82% | 0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.67% | 5.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |