Slezak Surname History

Origins Available:
Poland

The surname Slezak comes from the Polish word "Slazak," which denotes an inhabitant of Silesia.

Early Origins of the Slezak family

The surname Slezak was first found in Novwina in Cracow, a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow. The capitol city is Cracow, said to be the intellectual center of Poland. The region is composed of Poles and Gorale (Highlanders) who speak their own dialect and wear picturesque costumes. The chief towns of the province are Cracow, Tarnow, and Nowy Sacz. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Slezak family

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Slezak Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Slazinik, Slaski, Slezanski, Slaznick, Szlaszak, Szlazak, Szlezak, Slazak, Slezak, Szelesnick and many more.

Early Notables of the Slezak family

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Slezak Ranking

In the United States, the name Slezak is the 14,755^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Slezak migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Slezak Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Adalbert Slezak, who settled in New York in 1879
Franziska Slezak, who settled in Baltimore in 1882
Josef Slezak, who settled in New York, NY in 1884

Contemporary Notables of the name Slezak (post 1700) +

Jim Slezak, American Michigan politician
Victor Slezak (b. 1957), American stage, television and screen actor
Erika Alma Hermina Slezak (b. 1946), Erika Alma Hermina Slezak born 1946 is an American actress
Dalibor Slezák (b. 1970), former Czech football player
Leo Slezak (1873-1946), world-famous Moravian tenor
Walter Slezak (1902-1983), portly Austrian character actor

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/