Explore the Family Name Sluyter
The meaning of Sluyter
Dutch: variant of Sluiter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sluyter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sluyter has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 58,999th most popular name in 2000, it rose to the 57,372nd position by 2010, marking a change of approximately 2.76 percent. The total count of individuals with this last name also grew from 321 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, a notable 10.59 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #57,372 | 2.76% |
| Count | 321 | 355 | 10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sluyter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sluyter identify as White, although the percentage decreased somewhat from 96.26 percent in 2000 to 93.80 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group saw a considerable percentage increase of 42.20, moving from 2.18 percent in 2000 to 3.10 percent in 2010. Additionally, the census recorded a small emergence of people identifying with two or more races at 2.25 percent in 2010, which was not present in 2000. No Sluyters identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year according to available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 93.8% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.1% | 42.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |