Find out how popular the last name Slator is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Slator.

Slator, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Slator surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slator in America

Slator is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slator surname appeared 102 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Slator.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slator to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Slator

The surname SLATOR originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "slætan," which means "to strike" or "to slay." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who worked as a soldier or a hunter.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SLATOR surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Slatere." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England.

In the 13th century, the name was documented as "Slatour" in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This variation in spelling highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time.

Notable individuals with the SLATOR surname include John Slator, a merchant from York who lived in the late 15th century, and Thomas Slator, a member of the Guild of Cordwainers (shoemakers) in London, recorded in 1535.

Another significant figure was William Slator, born in 1620 in Kirby Malzeard, Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in the county.

In the 18th century, the name was associated with the village of Slator in Lancashire, which may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation. One noteworthy individual from this period was Robert Slator, born in 1745, who was a successful merchant and philanthropist in Liverpool.

During the 19th century, the SLATOR surname gained recognition with the birth of James Slator in 1825 in Lincolnshire. He became a respected author and historian, publishing several books on the history and folklore of his native county.

While these examples showcase the historical presence of the SLATOR surname, it is important to note that surnames were not consistently fixed until the late medieval and early modern periods. Therefore, variations in spelling and regional influences were common, contributing to the rich tapestry of surname origins and meanings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slator

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Slator.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Slator was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Slator has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Slator was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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