Explore the Family Name Syslo
The meaning of Syslo
Polish (Sysło): nickname from a derivative of sysać ‘to smack’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syslo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Syslo saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,269th most popular with 356 individuals carrying this surname, representing about 0.13 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 63,373rd, with 315 individuals having this surname, or approximately 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity of nearly 17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #63,373 | -16.78% |
| Count | 356 | 315 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syslo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Syslo identify as White. In 2000, about 95.79% identified as such, which increased slightly to 97.14% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight decrease from 2.25% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Notably, in 2000, about 1.97% identified with two or more ethnicities, but there were no data available for this group in 2010. No Syslo identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 97.14% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.22% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |