Explore the Family Name Plapp
The meaning of Plapp
1. South German and Swiss German: from an onomatopoeic word referring to a clapping noise, hence a nickname for a blabber. 2. South German: perhaps also a shortened form of Plappert. Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Plapp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plapp has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Plapp ranked as the 86,992nd most popular last name, dropping to the 98,553rd position by 2010. This represents a decline of 13.29 percent over those ten years. The number of people with the surname also decreased during this period, with the count falling from 199 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, representing a decrease of 7.54 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Plapp surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #98,553 | -13.29% |
| Count | 199 | 184 | -7.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plapp
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Plapp identify as White. In 2000, 98.99 percent identified as White, which increased slightly to 99.46 percent by 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities over the decade, with the census data indicating zero percent for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 99.46% | 0.47% |
| 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 | 0% | 0% | 0% |