Schlaak

Schlaak Meaning & Origin

About Schlaak
The surname Schlaak is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slac" or "slak," meaning "slack" or "loose." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was perceived as being relaxed or easygoing. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schlaak can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Schlaak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Schlaak: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlaak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/schlaak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlaak in Braille

Here's how to represent Schlaak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Schlaak in braille

How to sign the name Schlaak using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Schlaak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Schlaak in sign language

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