Explore the Family Name Slote

The meaning of Slote

1. Americanized form of Dutch Slot 1. 2. Americanized form of German Schlott 2. 3. English: variant of Slott.

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How common is the last name Slote in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slote saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Slote ranked as the 72,466th most common surname, but by 2010 had dropped to the 85,357th position, representing a decline of 17.79%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 250 to 219, a fall of 12.4%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Slote per 100,000 residents decreased by 22.22% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#72,466#85,357-17.79%
Count250219-12.4%
Proportion per 100k0.090.07-22.22%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slote

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Slote showed marginal changes during the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A large majority of individuals bearing the surname identified as White, with percentages of 93.6% and 92.69% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.8% of the Slotes in 2000 and slightly dipped to 2.74% in 2010. Notably, no one with the surname Slote identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a new category of individuals with the surname Slote identifying with two or more races at 3.65%.

20002010Change
White93.6%92.69%-0.97%
Two or More Races0%3.65%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander2.8%2.74%-2.14%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%