2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sleder
A Dutch surname potentially derived from the word "slee" meaning sled or sledge.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Sleder. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sleder 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Sleder in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sleder, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sleder
The surname SLEDER is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "sliten," meaning "to glide" or "to slide." This name likely originated during the medieval period, possibly as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a sledge or sled maker or driver.
The earliest recorded instances of the name SLEDER can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany. One notable mention is found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, where a "Johannes Sleder" is mentioned in a record from 1286.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the "Bürgerbucher" (citizen books) of several German cities, including Nuremberg and Augsburg, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were established citizens within these urban centers.
During the 15th century, the name SLEDER appears in various chronicles and records across different regions of Germany. One notable example is the mention of a "Hans Sleder" in the "Stadtrechnung" (city accounts) of Esslingen am Neckar in 1487.
As the centuries progressed, the SLEDER surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with significant German immigration. In the 16th century, a "Johann Sleder" is recorded as a resident of the town of Bruck an der Leitha in present-day Austria.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname SLEDER include:
1. Johann Christoph Sleder (1677-1743), a German painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraiture.
2. Friedrich Wilhelm Sleder (1801-1869), a German historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Saxony.
3. Katharina Sleder (1855-1932), a German educator and women's rights activist who founded several schools for girls in Bavaria.
4. August Sleder (1872-1951), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Gage Group Buildings and the Lytton Building.
5. Hans Sleder (1898-1978), a German-born American painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works.
While the SLEDER surname may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany, where it likely began as an occupational name related to the sledge or sled-making profession.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sleder
Among Census respondents with the surname Sleder, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sleder 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 Sleder surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sleder
Sleder 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+12 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,370 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-16 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 1,370 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 16,021 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 Sleder 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 | #128,249 | #144,270 | -12.5% |
| Count | 133 | 117 | -12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sleder bearers went from 133 to 117 (-12.0% change). The surname moved down 16,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #144,270.
FAQ
Sleder surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sleder?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Sleder. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Sleder?
Sleder ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Sleder. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Sleder.
Has Sleder become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sleder went from 133 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Sleder?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sleder, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Sleder in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sleder appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (4.3%), Black (0.9%). 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 Sleder (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 Sleder mean?
A Dutch surname potentially derived from the word "slee" meaning sled or sledge. 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 Sleder (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 have the last name Sleder?
You can see how many people have the surname Sleder on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.