Explore the Family Name Plano
The meaning of Plano
Italian: variant of Piano, in Sicily from an older form; in Piedmont from Gallo-Roman plan. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Italo. Scandinavian Anders.
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How common is the last name Plano in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Plano has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385 in terms of frequency, but increased in rank to 61,436 by 2010, displaying a change of 4.58 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 289 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, marking a 13.15 percent increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #61,436 | 4.58% |
| Count | 289 | 327 | 13.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plano
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Plano, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly increased from 90.66 percent to 91.13 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 4.50 percent to 3.67 percent. Interestingly, there was a notable rise in the proportion of Hispanic identifiers from 3.11 percent to 4.89 percent, suggesting a 57.23 percent change. The percentages for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.66% | 91.13% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.89% | 57.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.5% | 3.67% | -18.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |