Explore the Family Name Slothower
The meaning of Slothower
Americanized form of German Schlotthauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slothower in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slothower has maintained a steady level of popularity over the years. In 2000, its rank was 47,735, and by 2010, it rose slightly to 47,614. This represents an incremental growth of 0.25%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a modest increase, growing from 417 in 2000 to 445 in 2010, marking a 6.71% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Slothower per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #47,614 | 0.25% |
| Count | 417 | 445 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slothower
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Slothower surname. The majority identified as White, making up 97.36% in 2000 and 96.18% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.21%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a small emergence of multiracial identification and Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, accounting for 1.57% and 1.35% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.18% | -1.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |