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

Slosberg, 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 Slosberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slosberg in America

Slosberg is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slosberg surname appeared 186 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 Slosberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slosberg 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 Slosberg

The surname Slosberg has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in areas of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is likely derived from the Slavic word "slob," meaning a village or settlement, combined with the suffix "-berg," which indicates a hill or mountain in German.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 16th century in a Polish census record, where it was spelled "Słobsberg." This variation highlights the name's Slavic roots and the influence of the German language in the region at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Slosberg appeared in various manuscripts and records, particularly in the areas surrounding the Carpathian Mountains, where many Slavic communities were located. It is possible that the name originated from a specific place name, such as a village or town situated on a hill or mountain.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Slosberg was Jan Slosberg, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived from 1725 to 1802. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local communities in the Galicia region, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Slosberg was Katarzyna Slosberg, a Polish writer and activist born in 1842. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and equality for women in Poland.

In the 19th century, the Slosberg family spread across Eastern Europe, with some members migrating to other parts of the continent and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure was Mikhail Slosberg, a Russian businessman who lived from 1865 to 1937 and played a significant role in the development of the Russian textile industry.

Another prominent individual was Isaac Slosberg, a Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in Poland from 1870 to 1948. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of the Talmud and Jewish law, and his teachings influenced generations of students.

As the Slosberg family dispersed across the globe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Schlosberg, Schlossberg, and Slossberg, reflecting the influences of different languages and regions. However, the core meaning and origins remained rooted in the Slavic and German linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slosberg

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

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

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