Explore the Family Name Sulek
The meaning of Sulek
1. Polish (almost exclusively Sułek): from a pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Sulimir, composed of the elements sul (from Old Slavic sulijь) meaning ‘good, better’ + mir ‘peace’. 2. Slovak and Czech (Šulek, also Šúlek): nickname for a small fat man, from Slovak archaic šulek ‘roll of paste’, a noun derivative of šúľať ‘to roll’. 3. Slovenian (Šulek): probably a nickname derived from dialect šul ‘with little ears’ (used for sheep) or šuljek ‘piece of a log that has been sawed off’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Jerzy, Zbigniew, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Sulek in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sulek has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 48,109th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 47,429th place, a change of 1.41%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this last name also increased, rising from 413 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, which represents an 8.23% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Sulek per 100,000 remained the same at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #47,429 | 1.41% |
| Count | 413 | 447 | 8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sulek, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although there was a tiny decrease of 0.12% in this group over the decade. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 98.43% | -0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |