Explore the Family Name Sloss
The meaning of Sloss
1. Scottish (Ayrshire): from an irregularly shortened form of Auchincloss, a habitational name from lands in Kilmarnock (Ayrshire). 2. Altered form of German or Jewish Schloss.
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How common is the last name Sloss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sloss has slightly diminished from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 17,408 in the year 2000, it dropped slightly to 17,839 by 2010, representing a change of -2.48%. Yet, the actual count of the surname increased from 1,494 to 1,568 during this period, indicating a growth of 4.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -3.64%, from 0.55 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,408 | #17,839 | -2.48% |
| Count | 1,494 | 1,568 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sloss
The ethnic identity associated with the Sloss name is diverse, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 60.00% between 2000 and 2010, while those identifying with two or more races rose by 42.54%. The largest group, White, experienced a slight decrease of -5.76%, dropping from 73.09% to 68.88%. The Hispanic ethnicity grew by 25.50%, and Black identification increased by 11.43%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.09% | 68.88% | -5.76% |
| Black | 18.54% | 20.66% | 11.43% |
| Hispanic | 5.49% | 6.89% | 25.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.91% | 42.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 1.02% | -10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.64% | 60% |