Explore the Family Name Planck
The meaning of Planck
German: variant of Plank.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Planck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Planck has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Planck was ranked as the 24,763rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 25,295th position, a change of -2.15%. However, despite the decrease in rank, the actual number of individuals with the surname Planck grew from 944 to 979, marking an increase of 3.71%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor reduction from 0.35 to 0.33 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,763 | #25,295 | -2.15% |
| Count | 944 | 979 | 3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Planck
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Planck, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.66% of those with the Planck surname identified as White and this figure slightly decreased to 95.10% by 2010. The Hispanic community represented 2.33% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 2.04% in 2010. There were not any individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. However, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. Lastly, the percentage of those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.85% to 0.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.1% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.04% | -12.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.92% | 8.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |