There are
566
Slifkas in the USA
Slifka is the
38948th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Slifka

AlbertSlifka

Albert Slifka is an American businessman and philanthropist known for his support of biomedical research and healthcare initiatives.

SamuelSlifkin

Samuel Slifkin is an Australian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for the Division of Stirling from 1969 to 1993.

HannahSlifkin

Hannah Slifkin is a British artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks.

JoshuaSlifkin

Joshua Slifkin is an American author and environmentalist known for his books on wildlife conservation and his advocacy for endangered species.

RachelSlifkin

Rachel Slifkin is a Canadian actress best known for her roles in independent films and television series.

DavidSlifkin

David Slifkin is an American lawyer and legal scholar specializing in intellectual property law.

RebeccaSlifkin

Rebecca Slifkin is an Australian journalist and news anchor known for her work on major television networks.

JonathanSlifkin

Jonathan Slifkin is a British historian and professor known for his research on Medieval Europe.

SarahSlifkin

Sarah Slifkin is an American poet and writer known for her introspective and lyrical style.

DanielSlifkin

Daniel Slifkin is an Israeli entrepreneur and technology investor known for his work in the semiconductor industry.

Slifka Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Slifka' is of Eastern European Jewish origin. It is a variation of the Ashkenazi Jewish surname 'Slivka,' which means 'plum' in Yiddish.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Slifka' is primarily found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. It is also found among Jewish communities in the United States and other countries with significant Jewish populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Slifka' include 'Slifke,' 'Slik,' 'Slifkin,' 'Slinger,' 'Slivka,' 'Slifko,' 'Slife,' 'Slivken,' 'Slafka,' and 'Slifker.'
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Slifka' immigrated to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking better economic opportunities and fleeing persecution in Eastern Europe.