2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Slavsky
A surname derived from the Slavic ethnic group or region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Slavsky. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Slavsky surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Slavsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Slavsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Slavsky
The surname Slavsky originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in the area that is now Poland and Ukraine. The name can be traced back to the 11th century, when it was derived from the Slavic word "slav," meaning "glory" or "praise."
In its earliest form, the name was spelled "Slavski" or "Slavskij," which were common variations used in different Slavic languages. The name was initially associated with individuals who were known for their bravery or accomplishments, as well as those who came from noble or distinguished families.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Slavsky name can be found in the medieval chronicles of Kievan Rus', a powerful East Slavic state that existed from the 9th to the 13th century. These chronicles document the exploits of various Slavsky warriors and nobility who played significant roles in the region's history.
In the 14th century, the Slavsky name appeared in Polish records, particularly in the region of Galicia, which was part of the Kingdom of Poland at the time. During this period, the name was often associated with landed gentry and prominent families.
One notable bearer of the Slavsky name was Jan Slavsky (1456-1519), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought against the Teutonic Knights during the Polish-Teutonic War. He was awarded lands and titles for his service to the Polish Crown.
Another famous Slavsky was Stanislav Slavsky (1618-1672), a Ukrainian Cossack leader and military strategist who played a crucial role in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in the mid-17th century.
In the 19th century, the Slavsky name gained prominence in Russia, with several individuals making significant contributions to the arts and sciences. One such figure was Nikolai Slavsky (1835-1897), a renowned Russian painter known for his portraits and historical scenes.
Mikhail Slavsky (1876-1955) was a Russian-born mathematician and educator who made important contributions to the field of geometry and taught at several prestigious universities in Europe and the United States.
Throughout its history, the Slavsky surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Slavsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Slavsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Slavsky bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Slavsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 103
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Slavsky
Slavsky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,445 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 3,445 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Slavsky surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #148,665 | -2.4% |
| Count | 114 | 111 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Slavsky bearers went from 114 to 111 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 3,445 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #148,665.
FAQ
Slavsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Slavsky?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Slavsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Slavsky?
Slavsky ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Slavsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Slavsky.
Has Slavsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Slavsky went from 114 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Slavsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Slavsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Slavsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Slavsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Slavsky (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Slavsky mean?
A surname derived from the Slavic ethnic group or region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Slavsky (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Slavsky?
Find out how many people have the last name Slavsky on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.