Explore the Family Name Plachta
The meaning of Plachta
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Płachta); Czech: from Polish płachta, Czech plachta ‘canvas, sail’, a metonymic occupational name for a sailmaker or tentmaker. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ireneusz, Kazimierz, Malgorzata. German Alfons.
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How common is the last name Plachta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plachta saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,297th most popular last name in America, but by 2010 it had slipped to 66,371st. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Plachta surname increased slightly over the decade from 295 to 298, representing growth of just over 1%. However, because the overall population also grew during this time, the proportion of Plachtas per 100k people dropped by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #66,371 | -4.86% |
| Count | 295 | 298 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plachta
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Plachta name, it's overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 98% of those with the Plachta surname identified as White. By 2010, that figure had dipped slightly to just under 97%, indicating a minor diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the Plachta name. There was no recorded representation of Plachta among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.98% | -1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |