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

Slover, 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 Slover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slover in America

Slover is the 11663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slover surname appeared 2,688 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 Slover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slover 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 Slover

The surname Slover has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "slof," which meant "slovenly" or "careless." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a particularly unkempt or sloppy appearance.

One of the earliest known references to the name Slover can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire, England, from 1327. This record lists a person named William Slover, indicating that the surname was already in use at that time. Another early mention is in the Huntingdonshire Feet of Fines from 1349, which mentions a John Slover.

The Slover surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Slough, a town in Berkshire. It is possible that the name may have originated from someone who hailed from this town or a similar location.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the Slover surname. One such person was Sir Thomas Slover (1562-1633), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire in the early 17th century.

Another prominent figure was John Slover (1687-1748), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of King's College, Cambridge, from 1739 until his death. He was known for his contributions to the study of theology and his involvement in the university's administration.

In the 18th century, there was a notable military figure named William Slover (1721-1795), who served as a British Army officer during the American Revolutionary War. He participated in several major battles and was eventually promoted to the rank of Major General.

Moving into the 19th century, we find a renowned engineer named James Slover (1812-1876), who was responsible for designing and constructing several important bridges and railway lines in England and Wales.

Lastly, a more recent figure was the British artist and illustrator, Arthur Slover (1892-1968), who was known for his landscape paintings and illustrations for children's books.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the Slover surname throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slover

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

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

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