Schlak

Schlak Meaning & Origin

About Schlak
The surname Schlak 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 lazy or lacking in energy. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with these characteristics or by their descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlak: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlak 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 Schlak is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/schlak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlak in Braille

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

The name Schlak in braille

How to sign the name Schlak using Sign Language

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

The name Schlak in sign language

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