Explore the Family Name Plappert
The meaning of Plappert
South German: nickname from Middle High German blaphart, the name of a silver coin worth one-twentieth of a gulden (florin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plappert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Plappert" saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Plappert" was ranked 88,083 in terms of frequency but fell to rank 98,099 in 2010, representing an 11.37% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 196 to 185 during this decade, a reduction of 5.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #98,099 | -11.37% |
| Count | 196 | 185 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plappert
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Plappert". In both 2000 and 2010, the surname showed no association with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. However, it was predominantly linked to the White ethnic identity, making up 98.47% in 2000 and 97.30% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.19% over ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 97.3% | -1.19% |
| 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% |