Explore the Family Name Slobodnik
The meaning of Slobodnik
Slovak (Slobodník): status name for a freedman (a serf who had been freed), from an agent derivative of sloboda ‘freedom’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slobodnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slobodnik has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 62,236, which improved to 61,745 in 2010, indicating a change of 0.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 301 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, seeing an elevation of 7.97%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #61,745 | 0.79% |
| Count | 301 | 325 | 7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slobodnik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Slobodnik has also varied slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly, the individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 97.01% in 2000 and 96.31% in 2010. While there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, some shift was observed in the Hispanic identity and those identifying with two or more races. People identifying as Hispanic went from 1.99% in 2000 to none in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 2.15%, where they were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.31% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |