Explore the Family Name Plantz
The meaning of Plantz
Americanized form of German Pflanz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plantz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Plantz has seen a significant decrease over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 19,503 in popularity and had 1,281 people with this surname. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 26,362, with only 926 individuals bearing the Plantz name. This represents a decrease in popularity of 35.17% and a reduction in count by 27.71%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, a drop of 34.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #26,362 | -35.17% |
| Count | 1,281 | 926 | -27.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.31 | -34.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plantz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Plantz also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.33% of Plantz bearers identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.71% in 2010. However, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname increased notably from 1.25% to 2.81% over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.47% to none by 2010. For those identifying as two or more ethnicities, the proportion decreased from 1.41% to 0.86%. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.76% of Plantz bearers identified as Black, whereas no individuals with this surname identified as such in 2000. There were no individuals with the surname Plantz who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.71% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.81% | 124.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0.86% | -39.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |