Explore the Family Name Pflaum
The meaning of Pflaum
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name, or possibly a nickname, from Middle High German pflūme, German Pflaume ‘plum’ (see Plum). As a Jewish surname, this is mainly artificial.
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How common is the last name Pflaum in the United States?
The surname Pflaum, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in rank from 37,429 in 2000 to 38,389 in 2010, signifying a change of -2.56%. Despite its drop in rank, there was a modest increase in count from 560 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people marginally decreased by 4.76% from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #38,389 | -2.56% |
| Count | 560 | 577 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pflaum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pflaum surname identified their ethnic identity as white, with 94.82% in 2000 and 93.24% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.67%. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 9.09% (from 1.43% to 1.56%) and 24.80% (from 2.50% to 3.12%) respectively. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities slightly declined by 3.20% from 1.25% to 1.21%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 93.24% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.12% | 24.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 1.56% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.21% | -3.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |