Find out how popular the last name Schleck is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schleck.

Schleck, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schleck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schleck in America

Schleck is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schleck surname appeared 142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schleck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schleck to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schleck

The surname SCHLECK has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period in central Europe. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, likely derived from the Middle High German word "schlecken," which means "to lick" or "to lap up." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a distinctive way of eating or drinking.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name SCHLECK can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a certain Hans Schleck is mentioned as a resident of the city in the year 1384. This provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

As the name spread across different parts of Germany and neighboring countries, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Schlecke, Schlecker, and Schleckmann. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.

In the 16th century, the name SCHLECK appeared in several historical documents related to the Protestant Reformation. One notable figure was Johannes Schleck, a Lutheran pastor and theologian born in Saxony in 1516. He was known for his contributions to the development of Protestant theology and his works on biblical interpretation.

Another significant individual bearing the SCHLECK surname was Johann Schleck, a German composer and organist who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1629 in Meissen, Saxony, he is remembered for his compositions for the organ and his contributions to the sacred music of his time.

Moving forward to the 19th century, one can find references to the name SCHLECK in connection with the German diaspora to North America. For instance, Carl Schleck, born in 1823 in Bavaria, emigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in the German-American community of St. Louis, Missouri.

In the 20th century, the name SCHLECK gained international recognition through the achievements of two professional cyclists from Luxembourg, Andy and Fränk Schleck. Andy Schleck, born in 1985, won the Tour de France in 2010 and finished second in 2009 and 2011. His older brother, Fränk Schleck, born in 1980, also achieved notable success in professional cycling, including a third-place finish in the Tour de France in 2011.

While the surname SCHLECK may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has endured through centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from religion and music to sports and community leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schleck

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schleck.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schleck was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schleck has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schleck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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