Explore the Family Name Slotkin
The meaning of Slotkin
1. variant of Zlotkin. 2. derivative of Slotnick. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Zevi.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic):
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How common is the last name Slotkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slotkin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208th and by 2010, it had fallen to 82,613th, marking an 8.4% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 235 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #82,613 | -8.4% |
| Count | 235 | 228 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slotkin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Slotkin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with 97.02% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.49% in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic with the Slotkin surname in 2010, accounting for 3.07%, a category which didn't exist in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.49% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |