Explore the Family Name Slonim
The meaning of Slonim
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Slonim in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Reuven, Rivkah, Yigal, Zvi.
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How common is the last name Slonim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slonim saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,717th most popular surname with a count of 249 people bearing it. By 2010, it had slipped to the 77,264th position, with one less person (248) carrying the name. This represented a modest drop of 0.4 in count and a decrease of 6.25 in rank. The proportion of people with the Slonim surname per 100k also fell by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #77,264 | -6.25% |
| Count | 249 | 248 | -0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slonim
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slonim, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it was predominantly carried by individuals who identified as White. In 2000, 96.39% of those with the Slonim surname were White, which increased slightly to 97.18% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.01%) of Black individuals with the surname in 2000, but no individuals identifying as Black bore the name in 2010. No individuals with the Slonim surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 97.18% | 0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |