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

Slavinsky, 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 Slavinsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slavinsky in America

Slavinsky is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slavinsky surname appeared 281 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 Slavinsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slavinsky 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 Slavinsky

The surname Slavinsky originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "slava," meaning "glory" or "fame," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals of notable reputation or achievement.

Slavinsky is believed to have first appeared in written records during the 13th century, particularly in areas such as Poland, Ukraine, and parts of modern-day Russia. The name was often associated with individuals who hailed from Slavic villages or settlements, with the suffix "-sky" indicating a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Slavinsky name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. This record mentions a certain Andrei Slavinsky, a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the region's trade and economic affairs.

In the 16th century, the Slavinsky name gained prominence with the rise of the Slavinsky family, a noble clan that held significant influence in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Notably, Jan Slavinsky (1520-1589) was a respected military leader who fought against the Teutonic Knights and later served as a governor in the territory of modern-day Belarus.

As the centuries progressed, the Slavinsky name spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Mikhail Slavinsky (1768-1843), a Russian composer and violinist who contributed significantly to the development of Russian classical music during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Another prominent bearer of the Slavinsky name was Yevhen Slavinsky (1892-1965), a Ukrainian writer and playwright whose works explored the struggles and aspirations of the Ukrainian people during the turbulent times of the early 20th century. His plays and novels continue to be celebrated as significant contributions to Ukrainian literature.

In the realm of academia, Natalya Slavinsky (1930-2018) distinguished herself as a renowned linguist and expert in Slavic languages. Her research on the historical evolution of Slavic languages and her contributions to comparative linguistics earned her international recognition and numerous accolades.

While the Slavinsky surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Slavinski, Slavinskiy, and Slavinski, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic peoples, serving as a testament to their enduring legacy and contributions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slavinsky

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

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

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