Explore the Family Name Slominski
The meaning of Slominski
Polish (Słomiński): habitational name for someone from Słomin, two villages in Masovian Voivodeship (named with the nickname Słoma ‘straw’, see Sloma), or Słonin (periodically also Słomino, named with the nickname Słony, from słony ‘salty’). The surname could also be derived directly from the nickname Słoma or vocabulary word słoma ‘straw’ + the surname ending -iński.
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How common is the last name Slominski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slominski saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 26,566 to 28,176, indicating a 6.06% decrease in popularity. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 863 to 849 during the same period, reflecting a decline of 1.62%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Slominski per every 100,000 inhabitants shrank by 9.38%, going from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #28,176 | -6.06% |
| Count | 863 | 849 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slominski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Slominski surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a significant shift over the examined decade. The majority of Slominskis identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although their percentage slightly decreased from 96.52% to 96.23%. There also was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.04% to 2.00%. Interestingly, there was no data recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.82% of Slominskis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Conversely, the percentage of Slominskis identifying as Black or with two or more races fell from 0.81% and 1.16% respectively in 2000 to zero and 0.82% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.23% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2% | 92.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0.82% | -29.31% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |