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

Slykhuis, 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 Slykhuis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slykhuis in America

Slykhuis is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slykhuis surname appeared 110 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 Slykhuis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slykhuis 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 Slykhuis

The surname Slykhuis is of Dutch origin and dates back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the provinces of Friesland and Groningen. The name is derived from the Dutch words "slyk" meaning mud or sludge, and "huis" meaning house or dwelling, likely referring to a house or farm located in a muddy or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Slykhuis can be found in the Frisian archives from the year 1543, where it appears as "Slyckhuysen." This spelling variation showcases the evolution of the name over time.

In the 17th century, there are references to a Slykhuis family residing in the city of Groningen. Historical records from this period mention a merchant named Pieter Slykhuis, born in 1632, who traded in textile goods and was a prominent figure in the city's guild system.

During the Dutch Golden Age, the name Slykhuis appears in several ship manifests and maritime records, suggesting that members of the family were involved in the thriving maritime trade of the time.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Jan Slykhuis (1748-1822) gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Leeuwarden, including the prestigious Kanselarij, which served as the administrative headquarters of the Frisian government.

Another prominent individual bearing the Slykhuis name was Willem Slykhuis (1817-1892), a renowned Dutch painter and artist. His works, primarily depicting landscapes and rural scenes, were widely acclaimed and can be found in various art galleries and museums across the Netherlands.

In the late 19th century, the Slykhuis family expanded their reach beyond the Netherlands, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Hendrik Slykhuis (1863-1931), who settled in the state of Michigan and became a respected farmer and community leader.

Throughout its history, the surname Slykhuis has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, particularly in the northern provinces of Friesland and Groningen, where it originated. While the spelling and pronunciation may have evolved over the centuries, the name continues to carry the legacy of its Dutch roots and the symbolic association with muddy or marshy areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slykhuis

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

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

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