Explore the Family Name Slinger
The meaning of Slinger
1. English and Dutch: from an agent derivative of Middle English sling, Dutch slinge ‘strap for hurling stones’ (of Low German origin), hence an occupational name for a soldier or hunter armed with a sling, or a nickname for someone who was a particularly good shot with this weapon. The word was also used of the ropes and pulleys used for lifting blocks of stone during building work, and the surname would also have denoted a worker who operated these slings. 2. Americanized form of German Schlinger.
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How common is the last name Slinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slinger has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 27,646 in 2000 to 33,241 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20.24 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Slinger surname decreased by 16.1 percent from 820 in 2000 to 688 in 2010. This reduction also affected the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 23.33 percent from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #33,241 | -20.24% |
| Count | 820 | 688 | -16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.23 | -23.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slinger
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Slinger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 1.11 percent over the decade. In 2000, the percentage was 90.24, which fell to 89.24 in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 25.49 percent, rising from 4.63 percent in 2000 to 5.81 percent in 2010. The Hispanic community also witnessed growth of 79.45 percent, from 1.46 percent in 2000 to 2.62 percent in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by 64.74 percent, from 3.29 percent in 2000 to 1.16 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.24% | 89.24% | -1.11% |
| Black | 4.63% | 5.81% | 25.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.62% | 79.45% |
| Two or More Races | 3.29% | 1.16% | -64.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |