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

Sloss, 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 Sloss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sloss in America

Sloss is the 17839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sloss surname appeared 1,568 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 Sloss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sloss 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 Sloss

The surname SLOSS has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word 'sloh', which means a slough or muddy place, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Slos'. This entry refers to a landowner named Alwinus Slos, who held estates in Wiltshire.

In the 13th century, the name took on various spellings, including Slosse, Sloss, and Slose, reflecting the regional dialectal variations of the time. The earliest known bearer of the surname was John de Slosse, who was documented in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272.

During the 14th century, the name became associated with several notable figures. Sir Robert Sloss, born around 1320, was a prominent knight who served under King Edward III and fought in the Hundred Years' War against the French.

In the 15th century, the Sloss family established themselves in the county of Derbyshire, where they owned lands and properties. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Thomas Sloss, born in 1462, who served as a respected magistrate and justice of the peace.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a renowned author and scholar named William Sloss, born in 1523. He was a prolific writer and translator, best known for his English translation of the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus.

In the 17th century, the name was linked to John Sloss, born in 1634, a successful merchant and landowner in the city of London. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the city's trade and commerce for several generations.

Another notable figure bearing the SLOSS surname was Sir James Sloss, born in 1712, who was a distinguished lawyer and judge. He served as the Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench in England from 1766 until his death in 1786.

Throughout its history, the surname SLOSS has been associated with various locations in England, including Derbyshire, Wiltshire, and London, where families bearing the name have lived and thrived over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sloss

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

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

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