| ![Show Contents]() Slezák Surname History
Etymology of SlezákWhat does the name Slezák mean? The surname Slezák comes from the Polish word "Slazak," which denotes an inhabitant of Silesia. Early Origins of the Slezák familyThe surname Slezák 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 Slezák familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Slezák research. Another 155 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1490, 1633, 1782 and 1783 are included under the topic Early Slezák History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Slezák Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Slazinik, Slaski, Slezanski, Slaznick, Szlaszak, Szlazak, Szlezak, Slazak, Slezak, Szelesnick and many more. Early Notables of the Slezák familyMore information is included under the topic Early Slezák Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Slezák RankingIn the United States, the name Slezák is the 14,755th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Slezák migration to the United States | + |
Slezák 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 Slezák (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
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