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

Sliger, 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 Sliger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sliger in America

Sliger is the 12676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sliger surname appeared 2,438 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sliger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sliger 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 Sliger

The surname Sliger has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its use as early as the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "schlagen," which means "to strike" or "to beat," suggesting it may have been an occupational name for a blacksmith or someone involved in a similar trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Cologne, where a Johannes Sliger was mentioned in 1587. The name also appears in various other German records from the 16th and 17th centuries, with variations in spelling such as Schliger, Schleger, and Schlager.

In the late 17th century, the name began to spread beyond Germany, with records showing Sligers settling in the Netherlands and other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Hans Sliger, a Dutch merchant born in 1642, who established a successful trading company in Amsterdam.

As the name traveled, it underwent further variations in spelling, with Sliger being the most common form used in English-speaking regions. In the 18th century, the name made its way to the American colonies, with records showing a William Sliger born in Pennsylvania in 1738.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Johann Sliger, a German composer and organist born in 1719. His compositions for organ and harpsichord were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the development of German baroque music.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be found across Europe and North America. One prominent individual was Frederick Sliger, an English architect born in 1812, who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Academy of Music.

Other notable individuals with the surname Sliger include:

1. Heinrich Sliger (1793-1858), a German painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Mary Sliger (1826-1901), an American educator and advocate for women's rights.
3. Albert Sliger (1872-1945), a Swedish engineer and inventor who developed early systems for refrigeration and air conditioning.
4. Gertrude Sliger (1901-1983), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about life in the American West.
5. Peter Sliger (1938-2011), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful technology company.

While the name Sliger may have origins as an occupational surname, it has since become a well-established surname found across various cultures and regions, with many individuals bearing this name having made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sliger

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

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 Sliger 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 Sliger 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 Sliger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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