Explore the Family Name Slick
The meaning of Slick
1. Possibly an Americanized form of German Schlick. 2. English: nickname from Middle English slik, sliche, sleke (Old English slice) ‘sleek, plump, fat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Slick" has seen a minor decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 16,562 to 16,856, a change of -1.78%. However, despite the slip in ranking, the count of individuals with this last name actually increased by 6.08%, rising from 1,596 in 2000 to 1,693 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight dip of -3.39% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,562 | #16,856 | -1.78% |
| Count | 1,596 | 1,693 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.57 | -3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slick
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a notable evolution for the surname "Slick". While individuals identifying as White held the majority at 91.14% in 2010, down -1.92% from 2000, there were significant increases among other ethnic identities. The most dramatic rise was seen in the Hispanic category, which surged by 269.64% from 2000 to 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing by 109.68%. The group registering as Two or more races also saw an increase of 34.09%. Conversely, the Black category experienced a decrease of -44.44%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category declined slightly by -1.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 91.14% | -1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.7% | 4.61% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 2.07% | 269.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.18% | 34.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.65% | 109.68% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.35% | -44.44% |