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

Slacks, 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 Slacks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slacks in America

Slacks is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slacks surname appeared 118 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 Slacks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slacks 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 Slacks

The surname SLACKS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "slæc," which means "slack" or "loose." This name likely referred to someone who was perceived as lazy or slack in their work or behavior.

The earliest recorded instance of the SLACKS surname dates back to the 13th century, when a John Slak was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. Another early reference can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which listed a Robert Slak.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, such as the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mentioned a William Slak from Oxfordshire. The Lancashire Inquests of 1310 also included a reference to a Richard Slak.

In the 15th century, the SLACKS surname spread to other regions of England. The Feet of Fines for Essex in 1429 recorded a Thomas Slakke, while the Paston Letters from 1478 mentioned a John Slak.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the SLACKS surname was Sir William Slacks (1524-1592), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Ripon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another noteworthy figure was Robert Slacks (1639-1714), a British clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Charlbury in Oxfordshire. He published several religious works, including "The Doctrine of the Trinity Explained" in 1693.

In the 18th century, John Slacks (1720-1785) was a renowned English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Dunstan-in-the-East Church, which was completed in 1763.

During the 19th century, the SLACKS name gained further prominence with figures like Emily Slacks (1823-1897), a British artist and illustrator known for her detailed botanical drawings and watercolors.

Another significant individual was Sir Robert Slacks (1845-1923), a British businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He founded the Slacks Trust, which provided educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slacks

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

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 Slacks 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 Slacks 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 Slacks was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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