About Slough
The surname Slough is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "sloh" or "slo," meaning a muddy place or a hollow, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or in such a location. Another possibility is that it is a variant spelling of the surname Slough, which is derived from the Middle English word "slou," meaning a muddy or marshy place. Overall, the surname Slough likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a muddy or marshy area.
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The surname Slough is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slough based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Slough is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Slough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Slough using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.