Explore the Family Name Placke
The meaning of Placke
German: 1. habitational name from Placke or Placken in Westphalia. 2. variant of Plack. Some characteristic forenames: German Lothar, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Placke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Placke saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped marginally from 35,445 to 35,489, indicating a minor decrease of 0.12%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Placke surname increased by 5.49%, growing from 601 people in 2000 to 634 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a slight decline of 4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.21 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #35,489 | -0.12% |
| Count | 601 | 634 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Placke
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Placke identify as White. This group experienced a negligible decrease of 0.42%, remaining largely consistent at 95.67% in 2000 and 95.27% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a small increase of 10.00%, moving from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010. People identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 22.40%, going from 1.83% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. There was a significant growth in the Hispanic segment, which increased by 105.00%, rising from 1.00% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.27% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.05% | 105% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.42% | -22.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.1% | 10% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |