Explore the Family Name Sluis
The meaning of Sluis
Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a lock or weir, Middle Dutch sluis. In some cases it may be a habitational name from a place in the province of Zeeland, founded in the 13th century and named with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Joost, Pieter, Siebe, Willem.
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How common is the last name Sluis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sluis saw a slight decrease in rank from 54,385 in 2000 to 55,386 in 2010, signifying a small decrease in popularity of -1.84 percent. However, the number of people with this last name increased by 4.51 percent during the same period, from 355 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #55,386 | -1.84% |
| Count | 355 | 371 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sluis
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Sluis identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.06 percent in 2000 to 97.04 percent in 2010. In contrast, the proportion identifying with two or more races decreased to zero in 2010, from 1.97 percent in 2000. No individuals with the surname Sluis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.41 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 97.04% | 1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |