About Slifkin
The surname Slifkin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "slifke," meaning "sour cream." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of sour cream. The name may have been given to a dairy farmer, a dairy product merchant, or someone who worked in a dairy-related industry.
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The surname Slifkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slifkin 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 Slifkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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