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

Sladký, 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 Sladký surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sladký in America

Sladký is the 48628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sladký surname appeared 434 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 Sladký.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sladký 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 Sladký

The surname Sladky is of Czech origin, originating in the region of Bohemia during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Czech word "sladky," which means "sweet" or "sugary," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a pleasant or agreeable demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sladky surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various Czech historical records and documents. One notable example is the mention of a certain Petr Sladky in the Hussite Wars chronicles from the early 15th century, indicating that individuals with this surname were already established during that turbulent period of Czech history.

In the 16th century, the Sladky name appears in the Beroun region of Bohemia, where a family with this surname owned a small estate. Records from this time indicate that a Jan Sladky was a prominent landowner and influential figure in the local community.

As the surname spread throughout Bohemia and neighboring regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Sladki, Sladkey, and Sladky. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

One notable individual bearing the Sladky surname was Frantisek Sladky (1856-1919), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his vivid depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various art museums and galleries in the Czech Republic.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Karel Sladky (1823-1875), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement of the 19th century. His literary works and journalism contributed to the preservation and promotion of the Czech language and culture during a time of national awakening.

In the 20th century, the Sladky surname continued to be represented by notable individuals, such as Zdenek Sladky (1925-2008), a respected Czech film director and screenwriter known for his works in the Czech New Wave cinema movement.

While the Sladky surname is primarily concentrated in the Czech Republic and surrounding regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, its roots can be firmly traced back to the Czech lands and the historical significance of its origins as a descriptive surname related to sweetness or agreeability.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sladký

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

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

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