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

Sloup, 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 Sloup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sloup in America

Sloup is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sloup surname appeared 277 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 Sloup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sloup 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 Sloup

The surname "SLOUP" is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "sloup," which means "column" or "pillar." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a prominent column or pillar, or perhaps worked as a builder or stonemason.

The earliest known record of the name "SLOUP" can be traced back to a document from the 14th century in the region of Bohemia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. The name is spelled slightly differently in this historical document, appearing as "Sloupe."

One of the first notable individuals with the surname "SLOUP" was Jan Sloup, a Czech nobleman who lived in the 15th century. He was a member of the Bohemian gentry and owned land in the village of Sloupnice, which may have been named after his family.

In the 16th century, the name "SLOUP" appears in the records of the town of Český Krumlov, located in the southern region of Bohemia. A merchant named Jakub Sloup is mentioned in a document from 1587, indicating the presence of the surname in this area.

During the 17th century, the name "SLOUP" gained prominence in the city of Prague. One notable figure was Václav Sloup, a respected architect who designed several churches and buildings in the city between 1620 and 1670.

Another individual of note was Tomáš Sloup, a Czech writer and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1712 and is known for his works on moral philosophy and ethics.

In the 19th century, the name "SLOUP" spread to other parts of Europe as Czechs migrated to neighboring countries. One example is Josef Sloup, a Czech-born artist who lived in Vienna, Austria, from 1835 to 1897. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and is considered a significant figure in Austrian art history.

While the surname "SLOUP" is not as common as some other Czech surnames, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The name's connection to the word "column" or "pillar" suggests that it may have originated from the occupation or location of early bearers of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sloup

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

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

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