Explore the Family Name Sulak
The meaning of Sulak
Czech (Šulák): unflattering nickname from the vocabulary word šulák ‘swindler’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sulak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sulak has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sulak was ranked at 26,419 in terms of popularity, but it fell to 27,646 by 2010, a change of -4.64%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sulak surname essentially remained stable, increasing slightly from 869 in 2000 to 870 in 2010, a small growth of 0.12%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -9.38% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,419 | #27,646 | -4.64% |
| Count | 869 | 870 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulak
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals bearing the Sulak surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.09% of all Sulaks, decreasing slightly to 95.17% by 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic - moving from 2.65% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010. This represents a relative increase of 21.51%. People identifying with two or more races made up 0.92% of Sulaks in both years. No Sulaks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.17% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 3.22% | 21.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |