Explore the Family Name Platania
The meaning of Platania
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Platania in Catanzaro province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giuseppe, Lorenzo, Mario, Sal.
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How common is the last name Platania in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Platania has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,481 in terms of popularity and fell to 58,735 in 2010, marking a change of -5.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped by -0.29% from 346 people in 2000 to 345 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the Platania surname per 100k people dropped by -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #58,735 | -5.87% |
| Count | 346 | 345 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platania
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Platania, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of bearers of this name identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White rose slightly from 94.51% to 95.07%. During the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic decreased by -6.91%, moving from 4.05% to 3.77%. There were no records of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 95.07% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 3.77% | -6.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |