Slak

Slak Meaning & Origin

About Slak
The surname Slak is of Slovenian origin and is derived from the Slovene word "slak," meaning "slow" or "slack." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as slow or lazy. The name may have been given to individuals who had a laid-back or relaxed demeanor or who were not particularly industrious. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slak: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/slak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', 'XLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slak in Braille

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

The name Slak in braille

How to sign the name Slak using Sign Language

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

The name Slak in sign language

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