Explore the Family Name Sloma
The meaning of Sloma
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Słoma): from Polish słoma ‘straw’, most probably a nickname for an inconstant person, a ‘straw in the wind’. 2. Jewish (from Poland; Słoma): from the personal name Shloyme, Yiddish form of Solomon. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Andrzej, Janina, Krystyna, Ludwik.
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How common is the last name Sloma in the United States?
The Sloma surname has witnessed a minor decline in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 41,262 in popularity and by 2010, it fell slightly to 42,378, marking a 2.7% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, increased marginally from 498 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, a growth of approximately 2.81%. Despite this small increase in count, the proportion of people named Sloma per 100,000 dropped by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #42,378 | -2.7% |
| Count | 498 | 512 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sloma
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Sloma surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 94.58% in 2000 to 95.51% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both years, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 24.31%. The proportion of people of two or more races also decreased by roughly 29.41%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained stagnant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 95.51% | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.56% | -29.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.37% | -24.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |