Explore the Family Name Slak
The meaning of Slak
1. Slovenian: nickname or perhaps topographic name from slak ‘bindweed’. 2. Czech (Šlak): nickname from šlak ‘stroke, sock, dash’.
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How common is the last name Slak in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Slak has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Slak ranked 136,783 in popularity and by 2010, it slid down to 147,253 - a decline of 7.65%. The number of individuals with this surname also reduced marginally from 113 in 2000 to 112 in 2010, representing a change of -0.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,783 | #147,253 | -7.65% |
| Count | 113 | 112 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slak
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Slak identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small shift in ethnic identity during this period. While 96.46% identified as White in 2000, this figure fell to 91.96% in 2010, indicating a reduction of 4.67%. Interestingly, in 2010, 5.36% identified as Hispanic which was not recorded in 2000. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no changes for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 91.96% | -4.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |