Explore the Family Name Pflugh
The meaning of Pflugh
Americanized form of German Pflug.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pflugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pflugh has experienced slight changes in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Pflugh ranked as the 61,855th most popular name in the United States and this rank slightly dropped to 62,714th position by 2010, reflecting a minute dip of 1.39%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Pflugh surname surprisingly increased within the same period, with the count rising from 303 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.28%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #62,714 | -1.39% |
| Count | 303 | 319 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pflugh
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Pflugh surname, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals minimal shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those carrying the Pflugh surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 97.03% in 2000 to 97.18% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was either zero or suppressed for privacy (S) during both years. Interestingly, however, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.19% of the people with the Pflugh surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 97.18% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |