Explore the Family Name Plagge
The meaning of Plagge
North German and Dutch: from a term meaning ‘sod, peat’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a peat cutter or a topographic name for someone who lived by a peat bog. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Almut, Franz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Plagge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Plagge has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,529th and increased to 42,163rd by 2010, marking an overall growth rate of 0.86%. Correspondingly, the count for this surname also grew from 480 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, indicating an increase of 7.29%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #42,163 | 0.86% |
| Count | 480 | 515 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plagge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Plagge, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained predominantly white over the years, with a minor decrease from 97.50% in 2000 to 97.09% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity dropped from 1.04% in 2000 to none by 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A new development in 2010 is the emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which was recorded at 0.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.09% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |