Explore the Family Name Slota
The meaning of Slota
Polish (Słota), Slovak, and Rusyn: nickname from Polish słota, Slovak and Rusyn slota ‘bad weather, period of rainy weather’, by extension also ‘evil person’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dorota, Jacek, Krzysztof, Zofia, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Slota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slota ranks 39,281 in popularity as of 2010, down from 35,187 in 2000, a decrease of 11.63%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 606 to 560 during the same period, representing a change of -7.59%. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 13.64%, from 0.22 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #39,281 | -11.63% |
| Count | 606 | 560 | -7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slota
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Slota surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, making up 96.61% of individuals carrying this last name in 2010, which is a slight decrease from 98.02% in 2000. A small percentage, 1.61%, identifies as belonging to two or more races, an increase from 1.32% in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased slightly, from 0% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among people with the Slota surname between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 96.61% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.61% | 21.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |