Explore the Family Name Plageman
The meaning of Plageman
Americanized form of North German Plagemann: 1. habitational name for someone from Plau or Plauen in eastern Germany. 2. nickname for an unhappy or unfortunate person, from Middle Low German, Middle High German plāge ‘misfortune, misery’. 3. variant of Plager 1.
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How common is the last name Plageman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plageman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 55,849 in 2000, it dropped to position 58,042 in 2010, marking a 3.93% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 2.04%, from 343 to 350 individuals during the same period. This resulted in a minor decrease in its proportion per 100,000 people, falling by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #58,042 | -3.93% |
| Count | 343 | 350 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plageman
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals details about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Plageman. The data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, this surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with an increase from 97.08% to 98.00%. No changes were recorded for other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which maintained a 0% representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 98% | 0.95% |
| 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% |