Explore the Family Name Slavik
The meaning of Slavik
Czech and Jewish (from Bohemia) (Slavík); Slovak (Slávik): from Czech slavík, Slovak slávik ‘nightingale’, a nickname for a good singer. As a Jewish surname, it may have been adopted by a cantor in a synagogue.
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How common is the last name Slavik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Slavik saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Slavik ranked as the 17,268th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slightly decreased to the 17,311th spot, showing a marginal decrease of 0.25%. However, the count of individuals with the Slavik surname increased from 1,509 to 1,635 during this period, marking an 8.35% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 0.56 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #17,311 | -0.25% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,635 | 8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.55 | -1.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slavik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Slavik also evolved over the decade, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority (95.83%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.43% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.73% to 1.10%, seeing the greatest percent change among all groups at 50.68%. Hispanic representation also grew by 26.72%, changing from 2.32% to 2.94%. Notably, in 2010, there were also new representations from the Black community (0.37%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native community (0.49%), which didn't exist in the 2000 data. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 32.32%, moving from 0.99% to 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 94.43% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.94% | 26.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.1% | 50.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.67% | -32.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |