Explore the Family Name Sloper
The meaning of Sloper
English: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English slop(e), a kind of loose outer garment, common in the Middle Ages, denoting a maker or seller of such garments.
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How common is the last name Sloper in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sloper saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 52,608th place in 2000 to 55,619th place in 2010, marking a 5.72% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly declined by 0.27% from 370 in 2000 to 369 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.14%, indicating that the surname became less common over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #55,619 | -5.72% |
| Count | 370 | 369 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sloper
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sloper. In 2000, 96.76% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.39% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 2.16% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010, an increase of 37.96%. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sloper surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.39% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.98% | 37.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |