Explore the Family Name Sluss
The meaning of Sluss
Possibly an altered form of Scottish Sloss or German Schloss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sluss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Sluss surname saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,595 to 1,645, a growth of 3.13%. However, its ranking slightly lowered from 16,571st place to 17,216th place, representing a decrease of 3.89% in popularity. The proportion of people with the Sluss surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.08%, from 0.59 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,571 | #17,216 | -3.89% |
| Count | 1,595 | 1,645 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sluss
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Sluss surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 96.24% in 2000 to 95.44% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 57.98%, albeit from a small base of 1.19% to 1.88% of all Slusses. A notable increase was also seen in those reporting two or more races, which grew from 1.13% to 1.58%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained low at 0.55%, and no Slusses identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 95.44% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.88% | 57.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.58% | 39.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |