Explore the Family Name Plasky
The meaning of Plasky
Altered form of Polish Płaski: nickname from the word płaski ‘flat, plane’, or a habitational name for someone from the village of Płaza in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
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How common is the last name Plasky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plasky has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 67,317 which dropped to 69,579 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.36%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 274 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #69,579 | -3.36% |
| Count | 274 | 282 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plasky
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Plasky, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominately White. In 2000, 94.16% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 95.04% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 95.04% | 0.93% |
| 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% |