About Slade
The surname Slade is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "slæd" or "slæd," which means a valley or a dell. Therefore, the surname Slade likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a valley. It could also have been a locational name for someone who hailed from one of the various places named Slade in England. Additionally, Slade could have been a nickname for someone who was associated with a particular valley or had characteristics associated with a valley, such as being sheltered or secluded.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slade based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Slade in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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