Explore the Family Name Planz
The meaning of Planz
1. South German (Swabia): nickname for a clumsy person, a variant of dialect Plantsch. 2. German: variant of Pflanz. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Planz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Planz" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,465th most popular surname in the U.S., dropping to the 83,541st position by 2010, marking a decline of 9.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 234 in 2000 to 225 in 2010, a reduction of 3.85%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #83,541 | -9.25% |
| Count | 234 | 225 | -3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Planz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname "Planz" identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased from 95.30% in 2000 to 98.22% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either year. Interestingly, there was a 2.14% representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this dropped to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 98.22% | 3.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.14% | 0% | -100% |