Schlack

Schlack Meaning & Origin

About Schlack
The surname Schlack is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slac" or "slach," meaning "slack" or "loose." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was perceived as lazy or lacking in motivation. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were hardworking and diligent as a form of irony or as a way to differentiate themselves from the stereotype associated with the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlack: 367
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,841
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Ranking information for the surname Schlack is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃlĂŠk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlack in Braille

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

The name Schlack in braille

How to sign the name Schlack using Sign Language

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

The name Schlack in sign language

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