Explore the Family Name Slingluff
The meaning of Slingluff
Altered form of German Schlingloff, perhaps a nickname for a great eater, from Middle Low German slingen ‘to gobble up’ + Loff, a short form of a personal name Liutfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slingluff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Slingluff" increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186 in terms of popularity in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 61,899, a change of about 3.56 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew from 290 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, an increase of about 11.72 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #61,899 | 3.56% |
| Count | 290 | 324 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slingluff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Slingluff surname identified as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 95.52% in 2000 to 92.90% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 2.07% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races grew from 1.72% to 2.78%, a change of 61.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 92.9% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.09% | 49.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.78% | 61.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |