2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Slatcher
An occupational surname derived from the term "slaughter" referring to a butcher or meat seller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Slatcher. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Slatcher surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Slatcher with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Slatcher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Slatcher, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Slatcher
The surname Slatcher is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old English word "slæccan," meaning "to slacken" or "to loosen," suggesting a connection to an occupation or a characteristic associated with this term.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Slatcher surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Shropshire, England, dating back to 1586. This entry refers to the baptism of a child named John Slatcher, indicating the presence of the name in this region during that time period.
In the 17th century, the Slatcher name appears in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662 for Staffordshire and the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642 for Worcestershire. These records provide insights into the geographic distribution of the Slatcher family during that era.
Notably, the Slatcher surname is associated with the village of Slaughter, located in Gloucestershire, England. It is possible that the name may have originated as a variant spelling or a locative name derived from this place name.
Among the notable individuals bearing the Slatcher surname throughout history are:
1. Thomas Slatcher (c. 1590-1668), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Cliffe Pypard in Wiltshire.
2. William Slatcher (1638-1720), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Ludgershall in 1689.
3. Sarah Slatcher (1730-1802), a renowned embroiderer and needlework artist from Worcestershire, whose works are preserved in various museums.
4. John Slatcher (1776-1854), a prominent bookseller and publisher based in London, known for publishing works by renowned authors of the time.
5. Mary Slatcher (1820-1895), a philanthropist and social reformer from Gloucestershire, who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class.
While the Slatcher surname may have originated from a specific occupation or location, it has since spread throughout various regions of England and beyond, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across different fields and eras.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Slatcher
Among Census respondents with the surname Slatcher, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Slatcher bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Slatcher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 10
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Slatcher
Slatcher appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,179 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,608 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 6,179 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,608 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Slatcher surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #145,757 | -1.8% |
| Count | 116 | 115 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Slatcher bearers went from 116 to 115 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,608 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #145,757.
FAQ
Slatcher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Slatcher?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Slatcher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Slatcher?
Slatcher ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Slatcher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Slatcher.
Has Slatcher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Slatcher went from 116 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Slatcher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Slatcher, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Slatcher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Slatcher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (8.7%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Slatcher (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Slatcher mean?
An occupational surname derived from the term "slaughter" referring to a butcher or meat seller. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Slatcher (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Slatcher?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.