Explore the Family Name Plaskett
The meaning of Plaskett
English (of Norman origin): topographic name from Old French plasquet, a diminutive of plascq ‘damp meadow’, denoting someone who lived or perhaps worked by such a place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plaskett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Plaskett has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,524 in terms of popularity and saw a minor drop by 2010, ranking at 38,754, representing a change of -0.6%. The number of people with this surname, however, increased from 540 in 2000 to 570 in 2010, indicating a growth of about 5.56%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.0% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #38,754 | -0.6% |
| Count | 540 | 570 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plaskett
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Plaskett has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 80.00%, going from 1.85% to 3.33%. People identifying as White made up the majority, though their share decreased slightly from 68.70% to 66.84%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase in their representation, from 3.33% to 4.04%, while those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease, from 25.00% to 24.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.7% | 66.84% | -2.71% |
| Black | 25% | 24.39% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.04% | 21.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 3.33% | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |