Explore the Family Name Sloneker
The meaning of Sloneker
Variant of Slonaker, a surname of (Swiss) German origin. Compare Slonecker.
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How common is the last name Sloneker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sloneker saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 72,022 to 72,105. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by around 7.14%, from 252 in 2000 to 270 in 2010. Despite this change, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #72,105 | -0.12% |
| Count | 252 | 270 | 7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sloneker
The ethnic identity of those with the Sloneker surname also changed slightly from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slipped from 96.43% to 93.33%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the number of people identifying with two or more races, rising to 2.96% from no previous data recorded in 2000. Similarly, the Hispanic representation within the Sloneker surname went from nonexistent in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 93.33% | -3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |