Explore the Family Name Plantier
The meaning of Plantier
French: topographic name from plantier, a term denoting an area with plants, often vignes, hence more specifically a vineyard; or a habitational name from (Le) Plantier, the name of several places in the southern part of France, e.g. in Dordogne. Compare Duplantier and Plankey. Some characteristic forenames: French Valmore, Jean-Marc, Marcel, Normand.
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How common is the last name Plantier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Plantier has seen a small but notable increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked at 70,052 in terms of commonality and was held by 261 individuals, accounting for approximately 0.1 persons per 100,000. By 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 68,949, with a total of 285 individuals bearing the name—a growth rate of 9.2%. It still represented about 0.1 individuals per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #68,949 | 1.57% |
| Count | 261 | 285 | 9.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plantier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the bearers of the surname Plantier identify as White, with the percentage increasing from 93.10% in 2000 to 95.44% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight uptick, from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. Of note is that those reporting two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 3.83% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 95.44% | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.81% | 4.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |