2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Slotta
A metonymic occupational surname for a maker or user of slots or bolts.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Slotta. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Slotta 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Slotta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Slotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Slotta
The surname Slotta is of German origin, derived from the word "Schlot," which means "chimney" or "flue." It emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries, in various regions of present-day Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Slotta surname can be found in the town of Schloßvippach, located in the state of Thuringia, Germany. Historical records from the 14th century mention a family with the name Slotta residing in this area.
During the 16th century, the Slotta name appeared in several documents and records across various German states, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Prussia. This suggests that the name had spread and become more widespread throughout the region.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Slotta surname was Johann Friedrich Slotta, a German theologian and author born in 1652 in Meissen, Saxony. His literary works, which focused on religious topics, were widely circulated during his lifetime.
Another historical figure associated with the Slotta name was Carl Wilhelm Slotta, a German artist and engraver born in 1784 in Berlin. He was renowned for his intricate copper engravings and etchings, many of which depicted landscapes and architectural scenes.
During the 19th century, the Slotta surname gained prominence in the field of medicine. One notable individual was Erich Slotta, a German chemist born in 1888 in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. He made significant contributions to the study of steroid chemistry and was instrumental in the synthesis of various hormones.
In the early 20th century, the name Slotta was also associated with the field of engineering. Karl Slotta, born in 1898 in Göttingen, Lower Saxony, was a renowned German engineer who specialized in the design and construction of bridges and other civil engineering structures.
While the Slotta surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the German regions mentioned, where it has a rich historical significance and association with various notable figures throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Slotta
Among Census respondents with the surname Slotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Slotta 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 Slotta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 96
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Slotta
Slotta 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,208 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-7 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 4,303 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Down 2,208 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 4,303 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 Slotta 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 | #150,452 | #154,755 | -2.9% |
| Count | 109 | 102 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Slotta bearers went from 109 to 102 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 4,303 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #154,755.
FAQ
Slotta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Slotta?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Slotta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Slotta?
Slotta ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Slotta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Slotta.
Has Slotta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Slotta went from 109 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Slotta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Slotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Slotta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Slotta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Slotta (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 Slotta mean?
A metonymic occupational surname for a maker or user of slots or bolts. 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 Slotta (0.03 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 common is the surname Slotta?
You can see how common the surname Slotta is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.