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

Slone, 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 Slone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slone in America

Slone is the 2956th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slone surname appeared 12,142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Slone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slone 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 Slone

The surname Slone originated in the English counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word 'slā,' meaning a muddy or slippery place. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a marshy area or a muddy roadway.

Slone is believed to be a locational surname, originating from a place called Slone in Derbyshire. The earliest known record of this name appears in the Derbyshire Feet of Fines from 1199, where a certain Roger de Slone is mentioned.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, including Slone, Sloone, and Sloon. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John de Slone from Derbyshire, indicating the surname's early establishment in the region.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Henry Slone, a landowner from Staffordshire who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1327-1377). Records from the time mention Henry Slone's involvement in local disputes over land ownership.

Another notable figure was William Slone, a wealthy merchant from Derbyshire who lived in the late 15th century. His name appears in the Derbyshire Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1480, indicating his status as a taxpayer.

In the 16th century, the surname spread beyond its origins in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The Heralds' Visitations of Staffordshire in 1583 mention a Richard Slone of Uttoxeter, a town in Staffordshire. This record suggests that the name had become established in other parts of the county by this time.

During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a Captain John Slone served in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the conflict, notably for his participation in the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the surname Slone was found in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, where a family of Slones lived in the town of Stroud. One notable member of this family was William Slone (1700-1768), a successful wool merchant and landowner.

Throughout its history, the surname Slone has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, soldiers, and tradespeople. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained a presence in England for centuries, reflecting the country's rich tapestry of local history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slone

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

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

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