Explore the Family Name Slyter
The meaning of Slyter
Probably an altered form of Sluyter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slyter in the United States?
The surname Slyter, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 41,203 but slipped to 50,362 by 2010, signifying a 22.23% drop. The number of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 499 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, marking a 16.83% descent. The proportion of people named Slyter per 100,000 also decreased by 22.22% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #50,362 | -22.23% |
| Count | 499 | 415 | -16.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slyter
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Slyter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with a slight decrease from 92.79% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose by 42.27%, from 2.20% to 3.13% over the same period. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.20% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. However, there were no Slyters reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas small percentages were represented under these categories in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 92.53% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.13% | 42.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.41% | 100.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0% | 0% |