Explore the Family Name Sluka
The meaning of Sluka
Czech: from sluka ‘woodcock’, a nickname for a shy, nervous person, or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a fowler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sluka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sluka had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,058 and dropped to 45,189 in 2010, a change of -4.95%. However, the number of individuals with the Sluka surname remained relatively stable, with a marginal increase from 473 people in 2000 to 474 in 2010, indicating a 0.21% change. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #45,189 | -4.95% |
| Count | 473 | 474 | 0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sluka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sluka, there's been a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, predominantly identified as White (98.52%) but this significantly reduced to 95.36% in 2010. There was a slight increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, with an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.9% and 2.32% respectively in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no changes over the same period, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 95.36% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |