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

Sloley, 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 Sloley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sloley in America

Sloley is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sloley surname appeared 150 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 Sloley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sloley 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 Sloley

The surname SLOLEY is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly a locational surname derived from Sloley, a hamlet situated in the county of Norfolk, England. The name itself may have evolved from the Old English words "slo" meaning "muddy" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing," suggesting it once referred to a settlement or dwelling in a muddy woodland area.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, such as Sloleye, Slolee, and Sloly, reflecting the inconsistencies in written English during that time. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname can be found in the tax rolls of Norfolk from the late 13th century, where a certain Walter de Sloleye is mentioned.

The SLOLEY name appears to have been concentrated primarily in the Norfolk region throughout the medieval and early modern periods. In the 16th century, the Sloley family held lands and properties in the village of Bawburgh, near Norwich, as evidenced by mentions in local parish records and land deeds.

Notable individuals bearing the SLOLEY surname include Sir Robert Sloley (1588-1659), a prominent Norfolk landowner and member of the English gentry who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. Another historically significant figure was Reverend John Sloley (1634-1702), a Church of England clergyman who served as the Rector of Blickling in Norfolk for over four decades.

In the 18th century, the SLOLEY name is recorded in connection with the village of Stratton Strawless in Norfolk, where a family of that name owned a substantial estate. One notable member was William Sloley (1712-1788), a wealthy landowner and farmer who was active in local affairs and served as a magistrate.

During the 19th century, the SLOLEY surname spread beyond Norfolk to other parts of England, though it remained relatively uncommon. One prominent bearer was Sir John Sloley (1828-1901), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Derbyshire who made his fortune in the textile industry and was knighted for his charitable works.

While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the enduring presence of the SLOLEY surname throughout English history, with its origins rooted in the medieval Norfolk countryside and a legacy spanning various walks of life, from landowners and clergymen to industrialists and public figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sloley

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

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

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