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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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.
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Here's how to represent Slough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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