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

Sloane, 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 Sloane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sloane in America

Sloane is the 8914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sloane surname appeared 3,673 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sloane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sloane 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 Sloane

The surname Sloane has its origins in Ireland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "sluana," meaning "warrior" or "person of the raiding parties." The name is believed to have originated in County Fermanagh, located in the northern part of the island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sloane can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled in the 17th century. The manuscript mentions a member of the Sloane family who lived in County Fermanagh during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Sloane appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds and parish registers. One notable figure from this period was Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753), a renowned physician and naturalist who served as the president of the Royal Society and founded the British Museum.

During the 18th century, the Sloane family spread across Ireland and some members emigrated to other parts of the British Isles, including England and Scotland. A prominent individual from this era was Sir Robert Sloane (1685-1768), a British politician and lawyer who served as the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.

In the 19th century, the Sloane surname gained further recognition with individuals like John Sloane (1779-1856), an American painter and architect who designed numerous buildings in Philadelphia and other cities along the East Coast. Another notable figure was William Milligan Sloane (1850-1928), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the W&J Sloane furniture company.

Other notable individuals with the surname Sloane include John Sloane (1870-1945), an American actor and playwright; Everett Sloane (1909-1965), an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows; and John Sloane Dickey (1907-1991), an American educator and diplomat who served as the president of Dartmouth College.

While the Sloane name has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread globally and can be found in various parts of the world, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and achievements bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sloane

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

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

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