2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Slatin
A locational surname derived from a place name in Austria or Poland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Slatin. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Slatin 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.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Slatin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Slatin, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Slatin
The surname SLATIN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an Old English word or place name. One possible origin is from the Old English word "slat," meaning a strip or flat piece of wood or metal, suggesting the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with slats or as a roofer.
Another theory traces SLATIN back to a place name, such as Slapton in Devon, England. Place names were commonly adopted as surnames, and the spelling may have evolved over time from Slapton to SLATIN. This theory is supported by the existence of the village of Slapton, which dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Slapetone."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SLATIN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, which mention a William Slatin. This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century.
Notable individuals with the surname SLATIN include Sir Richard SLATIN (1540-1612), an English military commander who fought in the Anglo-Spanish War; Elizabeth SLATIN (1675-1742), a philanthropist and benefactor of St. Paul's Cathedral in London; and John SLATIN (1789-1856), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Bath, England.
In the 19th century, the SLATIN name gained further recognition with the explorer and author Sir Rudolf Carl von SLATIN (1857-1932), an Austrian-born British officer who spent many years in Sudan and wrote extensively about his experiences in Africa.
Another significant figure was Sir Robert SLATIN (1865-1947), a British diplomat and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Malta from 1924 to 1927 and played a crucial role in the island's defense during World War I.
While the spelling SLATIN is relatively rare, variations of the name, such as Slaton, Slatton, and Slattery, can be found in various parts of the English-speaking world, reflecting the potential influence of migration and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Slatin
Among Census respondents with the surname Slatin, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Slatin 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 Slatin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 107
- Black or African American5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Slatin
Slatin 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-13 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,161 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+9 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,298 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 21,161 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.1%) | Up 6,298 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 Slatin 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 | #148,347 | #142,049 | 4.2% |
| Count | 111 | 120 | 8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Slatin bearers went from 111 to 120 (+8.1% change). The surname moved up 6,298 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #142,049.
FAQ
Slatin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Slatin?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Slatin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Slatin?
Slatin ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Slatin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Slatin.
Has Slatin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Slatin went from 111 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 9 (+8.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Slatin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Slatin, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Slatin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Slatin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Black (5.0%), Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Slatin (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 Slatin mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Austria or Poland. 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 Slatin (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 are called Slatin?
You can see how many people are called Slatin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.