Explore the Family Name Sluiter
The meaning of Sluiter
Dutch: occupational name for a porter or gatekeeper, Middle Dutch sluter. Compare English Porter.
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How common is the last name Sluiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sluiter" has seen an increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,680th most common surname but by 2010, it had improved its ranking to become the 49,824th most used name. This is a positive change of 3.59%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 378 in 2000 to 421 in 2010, marking an 11.38% rise. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k population remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #49,824 | 3.59% |
| Count | 378 | 421 | 11.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sluiter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname "Sluiter" predominantly identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this percentage over the ten years. In 2000, 98.68% identified as White, dropping to 95.72% in 2010. The data for 2010 shows a small percentage (1.90%) identifying as Hispanic and another small group (1.66%) identifying with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sluiter surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 95.72% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |