Explore the Family Name Slovak
The meaning of Slovak
Czech and Slovak (Slovák): ethnic name for a Slovak, someone from Slovakia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slovak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Slovak has seen a decline in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,037th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 26,549th position—a drop of just over 10%. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 979 in 2000 to 918 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6%. Its representation among every 100,000 people also shrank by nearly 14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #26,549 | -10.45% |
| Count | 979 | 918 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slovak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Slovak changed slightly between 2000 and 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as White marginally decreased from 91.11% to 90.41%. Meanwhile, the number of those identifying as Hispanic rose by roughly 12%, growing from 6.64% to 7.41%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both saw declines. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped by about 7% and individuals reporting two or more races declined by nearly 35%. There was no reported change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.11% | 90.41% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 6.64% | 7.41% | 11.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0.87% | -34.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.76% | -7.32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |