Explore the Family Name Slyman
The meaning of Slyman
English and Cornish: variant of Sleeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slyman's popularity moderately fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,130th most common surname in the United States and slightly dropped to the 58,182nd place in 2010. This represents a minor decline of approximately 0.09%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 327 to 349 during the same period, marking a 6.73% rise. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #58,182 | -0.09% |
| Count | 327 | 349 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slyman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a vast majority of individuals with the surname Slyman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.55% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.70% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Slyman surname also experienced a modest increase, climbing from 1.53% to 1.72%. Moreover, there was a small emergence of those identifying with two or more races, registering at 1.43% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.7% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.72% | 12.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |