Explore the Family Name Skluzacek
The meaning of Skluzacek
Czech (Skluzáček): from a derivative of skluz ‘to slide, to slip’, hence perhaps an occupational name for someone who carried wood or other things on a sledge during winter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Skluzacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Skluzacek has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,877 in popularity and slightly shifted to the 49,087th position by 2010, indicating a decrease in rank by 0.43 percent. However, the count of people with this last name saw an increase from 405 to 429 during the same period, showing an approximate growth of 5.93 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #49,087 | -0.43% |
| Count | 405 | 429 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skluzacek
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Skluzacek, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, accounting for 98.77 percent in 2000 which increased to 99.53 percent in 2010. There was a small percentage, 1.23 percent, who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure was not present in the 2010 census. No Skluzaceks reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 99.53% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |