About Slaten
The surname Slaten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sclætan," meaning "to split or cleave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with slate, a type of fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing tablets. Over time, the surname Slaten became a hereditary family name passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to the occupation or trade involving slate.
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The surname Slaten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slaten based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Slaten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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