Explore the Family Name Sluga
The meaning of Sluga
Slovenian; Polish (Sługa): occupational name or nickname from Slovenian sluga, Polish sługa ‘manservant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sluga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sluga has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sluga ranked 55,849 in popularity with a count of 343 people bearing the surname. By 2010, the surname had risen to rank 55,841 with an increase of 7% in the count, now standing at 367. However, when considered in proportion to the total population (per 100k), there was a minor decrease of approximately 7.69%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people named Sluga increased, its relative prevalence among the population decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #55,841 | 0.01% |
| Count | 343 | 367 | 7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sluga
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a nearly unchanged distribution for the surname Sluga. Overwhelmingly, those with this surname identify as White, making up 96.5% in 2000, and slightly decreasing to 96.19% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, marking a growth of 40.34%. The remaining categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed negligible or zero representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.19% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.27% | 40.34% |
| 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% |