Explore the Family Name Slot
The meaning of Slot
1. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a locksmith, from Middle Dutch slo(e)t ‘lock, clasp’. Compare Slote 1 and Slott 3. 2. Danish: ornamental name from slot(t) ‘palace, castle’. See Slott 1. 3. Polish (Ślot and Słot): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Slot in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Slot' experienced a small increase from 2000 to 2010. The ranking improved slightly from 86,341 to 85,357, representing a 1.14% change. The count also saw growth during this period, increasing by 8.96% to reach 219 in 2010, up from 201 in 2000. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the data remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #85,357 | 1.14% |
| Count | 201 | 219 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slot
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Slot', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as White. In 2000, about 95.52% of those with the surname Slot identified as White, but this declined slightly by 1.53% to 94.06% in 2010. There were no recorded occurrences of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, 2.49% of the individuals identified as being of two or more races in 2000, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 94.06% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |