Slick

Slick Meaning & Origin

About Slick
The surname Slick is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "slic," meaning "smooth" or "glossy." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a sleek or polished appearance or for someone who was cunning or sly. The name may have also been given to individuals who lived near a smooth or slippery surface, such as a stream or a slope. Overall, the surname Slick suggests a person with a smooth or clever nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slick: 1,693
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L IH1 K
🌐 IPA
/slɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', 'XLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slick in Braille

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

The name Slick in braille

How to sign the name Slick using Sign Language

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

The name Slick in sign language

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