About Slack
The surname Slack is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "sleac," meaning "slack" or "lazy," and may have been used as a nickname for a lazy or idle person. Alternatively, it could have originated from a topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow or sluggish stream, as "slack" can also refer to a marshy or boggy area. The surname Slack is relatively common in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.
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The surname Slack is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slack based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Slack in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Slack using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.