Explore the Family Name Maslak
The meaning of Maslak
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Maślak): nickname from Polish maślak, the name of a species of edible fungus. 2. Slovak and Czech (Maslák); Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Maślak); Ukrainian and Croatian; Rusyn (in Poland spelled Maślak): derivative of Slavic maslo (Polish masło) ‘butter’, applied as an occupational name for maker or seller of dairy produce, or perhaps as nickname for someone who was ‘as soft as butter’. 3. Croatian: nickname from maslak ‘revengeful man’, also ‘devil’, or perhaps from a homonymous plant’s name denoting a thorn apple (Datura stramonium). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Maslak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maslak experienced growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 51,458th and jumped to 49,268th in 2010, marking an increase of 4.26%. During this same period, the number of individuals with this surname also grew from 380 to 427, a rise of 12.37%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people named Maslak per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #49,268 | 4.26% |
| Count | 380 | 427 | 12.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maslak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maslak, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all bearers of the name identify as White; a substantial 98.95% in 2000 and slightly less at 98.13% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.83%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This suggests that the surname Maslak is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 98.13% | -0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |