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

Slease, 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 Slease surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slease in America

Slease is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slease surname appeared 139 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 Slease.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slease 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 Slease

The surname Slease has its origins in Scotland and England, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "slæc," meaning "slack" or "slow," which may have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as lazy or sluggish.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as "Slac." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname before evolving into a hereditary surname.

The Slease surname is also closely linked to the village of Slaley, located in Northumberland, England. It is believed that some families may have adopted the name as a locational surname, indicating their place of origin or residence.

In the 14th century, records show a William Slese living in Yorkshire, England. This particular spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time period, as standardized spellings were not yet firmly established.

Notable individuals with the Slease surname include John Slease (1547-1612), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Norfolk. Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Slease (1612-1679), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Suffolk.

In Scotland, the name is associated with the Slease family of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. One of their descendants, Robert Slease (1726-1795), was a respected merchant and landowner in the region.

Other notable individuals bearing the Slease surname include:

1. Thomas Slease (1634-1701), an English merchant and philanthropist from Bristol.
2. Margaret Slease (1688-1753), a Scottish writer known for her poetry and essays.
3. Sir William Slease (1742-1818), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
4. James Slease (1789-1862), an American politician who served as the Governor of Ohio from 1845 to 1849.
5. Emily Slease (1867-1943), a renowned British artist and sculptor known for her works depicting rural life.

While the Slease surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since evolved into a proud family name with a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slease

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

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

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