Explore the Family Name Slimak
The meaning of Slimak
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) (Ślimak); Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Slimák): nickname for a slow-moving person, from Polish ślimak, Slovak slimák ‘snail, slug’.
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How common is the last name Slimak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Slimak held a popularity rank of 51,680 in 2000 and slightly decreased to 51,941 in 2010, representing a change of -0.51%. Despite this minor dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 378 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, showing a 5.82% growth. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #51,941 | -0.51% |
| Count | 378 | 400 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slimak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as white, from 97.35% in 2000 to 93% in 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, which were not present in the 2000 census data. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase from 1.32% to 2.75%. There were no changes in individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 93% | -4.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.75% | 108.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |