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

Slauson, 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 Slauson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slauson in America

Slauson is the 36337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slauson surname appeared 616 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 Slauson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slauson 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 Slauson

The surname SLAUSON is of English origin, originating from the village of Slawston in Leicestershire. The name is derived from the Old English words "slā" meaning "sloe" (a type of fruit) and "tūn" meaning "farm" or "enclosure," essentially translating to "sloe farm."

In medieval times, the name was often spelled as Slawyston or Slauston, reflecting the linguistic changes over time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mention a John de Slauston.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the SLAUSON family was predominantly based in the East Midlands region of England, particularly in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The name appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379.

In the 16th century, the SLAUSON surname began to spread to other parts of England. Notable individuals from this period include William Slauson (c. 1520-1590), a successful merchant and landowner in Somerset, and John Slauson (c. 1550-1612), a respected clergyman in Oxfordshire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SLAUSON family continued to grow and establish themselves in various parts of England. One notable figure was Sir Thomas Slauson (1635-1712), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Newtown, Isle of Wight.

In the 19th century, the SLAUSON name gained international recognition with the achievements of Alexander Slauson (1801-1878), a successful engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of early steam engines and railways in the United States.

Other notable individuals with the SLAUSON surname include:

1. Elizabeth Slauson (1725-1805), a pioneer settler in the Ohio Territory and a respected community leader.
2. Jonathan Slauson (1783-1854), an American politician and judge who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.
3. Robert Slauson (1812-1895), a prominent businessman and land developer who established the community of Slauson, California, now part of Los Angeles.
4. Mary Slauson Woodbridge (1835-1910), an American author and educator who wrote several children's books and founded the Winona Normal School in Minnesota.
5. George Slauson (1861-1936), a successful businessman and philanthropist who was instrumental in the development of the city of Fullerton, California.

While the SLAUSON surname originated in a small English village, its bearers have left their mark on various aspects of history, from law and politics to engineering, business, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slauson

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

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

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