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

Slinkey, 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 Slinkey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slinkey in America

Slinkey is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slinkey surname appeared 105 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 Slinkey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slinkey 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 Slinkey

The surname SLINKEY is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "slincan," which means "to creep" or "to crawl." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who exhibited a stealthy or slinking manner.

The earliest known recording of the name SLINKEY can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Willelmus Slynky." This entry provides evidence of the surname's existence and usage during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire under the spelling "Slynkey." This record indicates that the surname had spread to other parts of northern England by this time.

One notable individual bearing the SLINKEY surname was Sir John Slinkey, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Cheshire during the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several documents related to land transactions and local governance.

During the 16th century, the surname SLINKEY can be found in various parish records across northern England, often with variations in spelling such as "Slynky," "Slynkie," and "Slynkye." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional differences in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named William Slinkey (1620-1689) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York. He played an influential role in the local affairs of the city and left a lasting legacy through his philanthropic efforts.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Slinkey (1745-1812), a renowned author and poet from Lancashire. Her works, which explored themes of nature and the human experience, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

During the 18th century, the SLINKEY surname gained prominence in the industrial regions of northern England, particularly in the textile and mining industries. Several families bearing this name were involved in the development and growth of these industries.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Thomas Slinkey (1832-1902) was a pioneering engineer who made significant contributions to the design and construction of railways in Britain. His innovative techniques helped to improve the efficiency and safety of rail transportation.

The name SLINKEY has continued to be present across various regions of England, with families bearing this surname contributing to various fields and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slinkey

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

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

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