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

Sloper, 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 Sloper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sloper in America

Sloper is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sloper surname appeared 369 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 Sloper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sloper 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 Sloper

The surname Sloper is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Middle English word "slop," which means a muddy or marshy area. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a muddy or swampy region.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Sloper can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Slope." This suggests that the name may have originated in or around the county of Bedfordshire.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Sloper," "Slopper," and "Sloper." These variations reflect the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

The Sloper surname is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, indicating its presence in the southern county of Sussex during the same period.

One notable historical figure with the surname Sloper was John Sloper (c. 1585-1659), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Arundel in Sussex during the English Civil War.

Another individual of note was Sir Robert Sloper (1688-1753), a British naval officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Leeward Islands from 1727 to 1732.

In the 18th century, the surname Sloper can be found in various parish records across England, particularly in the counties of Bedfordshire, Sussex, and Kent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sloper in the United States dates back to the late 17th century, when John Sloper (c. 1660-1706) settled in Boston, Massachusetts, and became a prominent merchant and landowner.

In the 19th century, John Sloper (1808-1890) was a notable English architect who designed numerous churches and buildings in the Gothic Revival style, including St. George's Church in Ramsgate, Kent.

Throughout history, the surname Sloper has been associated with various occupations and professions, from politicians and military officers to merchants and architects, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sloper

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

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

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