Explore the Family Name Slinkard
The meaning of Slinkard
Possibly an altered form of Dutch Slinkert, Slinkaert, a nickname from Middle Dutch slinc ‘left, left-handed’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slinkard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slinkard has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Slinkard ranked 19,727 in popularity with 1,264 individuals carrying the name, which is proportionately 0.47 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 20,421 despite an increase in count to 1,301 individuals. This represents a change of -3.52 in rank and a 2.93 increase in count, but a -6.38 decrease in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,727 | #20,421 | -3.52% |
| Count | 1,264 | 1,301 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slinkard
The ethnicity associated with the surname Slinkard shows an overwhelming majority identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.68% identified as White, while in 2010 the percentage was slightly lower at 95.85%, indicating a minor decrease of -0.86. Those who identified as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose, from 0.63% to 0.92%. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities during this period - both remained at 0%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.63% in 2000 to 0.54% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 95.85% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.08% | 14.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.92% | 46.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.54% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |