Explore the Family Name Sulik
The meaning of Sulik
Czech (Šulík): unflattering nickname meaning ‘swindler’, from a diminutive of Šulák (see Sulak).
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How common is the last name Sulik in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sulik in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sulik ranked 41,320 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 45,412, marking a 9.9% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 497 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, a drop of 5.23%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Sulik fell from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, indicating an 11.11% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #45,412 | -9.9% |
| Count | 497 | 471 | -5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulik
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sulik, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.18% of those with the Sulik surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.09% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.61% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no instances of the surname Sulik among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 98.09% | 0.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |