Explore the Family Name Schlack
The meaning of Schlack
North German: nickname for a weak or listless person, from Middle Low German slak ‘weak, slack’. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Schlack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Schlack" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schlack held the rank of 45,829 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 55,841, representing a decrease of approximately 21.85%. The total count of people with the Schlack surname also saw a reduction from 439 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, which is a decrease of around 16.4%. This resulted in a proportion per 100k decrease of 25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #55,841 | -21.85% |
| Count | 439 | 367 | -16.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlack
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Schlack surname identified themselves as White, accounting for 95.44% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.37% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased notably from 2.51% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no data recorded under the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. However, the category of Two or More Races saw an introduction in 2010 with 3% of the Schlack population identifying with this ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 95.37% | -0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 1.36% | -45.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |