Explore the Family Name Slepicka
The meaning of Slepicka
Czech (Slepička): nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from slepička ‘pullet, little hen’, in a transferred use also ‘talkative person who can not keep secret’.
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How common is the last name Slepicka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slepicka saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 71,143rd to 74,375th. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased modestly by 1.56% during the same period, suggesting that while other surnames may have become more common, the overall number of people named Slepicka grew. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.09, indicating a relative stability in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #74,375 | -4.54% |
| Count | 256 | 260 | 1.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slepicka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Slepicka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 2.74% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, rising from 1.95% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the other ethnic identities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native) for this surname during the studied period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.23% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.46% | 77.44% |
| 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% |