Explore the Family Name Schlick
The meaning of Schlick
1. German: nickname for a glutton, from a derivative of Middle High German slicken ‘to gulp or swallow’. 2. North German: topographic name for someone who lived in a marshy area, from Middle Low German slik ‘slime, bog’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably an unflattering name from German Schlick ‘slime, mud’, imposed by a non-Jewish government official. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hertha, Otto, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Schlick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlick saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26587, but by 2010 it had slipped to 28263, representing a 6.3% drop in ranking. The actual count of people with this last name also declined slightly from 862 in 2000 to 846 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.86%. The representation of the surname Schlick per 100,000 population fell by 9.38%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #28,263 | -6.3% |
| Count | 862 | 846 | -1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlick
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Schlick showed some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals identified as White (98.03% in 2000 to 97.16% in 2010), there was a slight reduction of 0.89%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 0.58% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010, a rise of 43.10%. Additionally, the percentage of those reporting two or more races increased slightly from 0.93% to 1.06%, an increase of 13.98%. No data were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.16% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.06% | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 0.83% | 43.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |