Explore the Family Name Pflaumer
The meaning of Pflaumer
German: occupational name for a grower or seller of plums, from an agent noun derivative of Middle High German pflūme ‘plum’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pflaumer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pflaumer has experienced a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 75,466 in terms of prevalence but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 71,042, marking a positive change of approximately 5.86%. The number of individuals bearing the name also increased during this period from 238 to 275, showing a growth rate of 15.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #71,042 | 5.86% |
| Count | 238 | 275 | 15.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pflaumer
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pflaumer identify as White, accounting for 91.18% in 2000 and 89.82% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease over the decade. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races declined by 27.78% and 13.42% respectively within the same timeframe. On the other hand, there have been new records of Hispanic and Black affiliations with this surname in 2010, which were previously nonexistent in 2000. The proportion of those associating with American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.18% | 89.82% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 4% | -13.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.52% | 1.82% | -27.78% |
| Black | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |