Explore the Family Name Platfoot
The meaning of Platfoot
English (Norfolk): nickname from Middle English plat(e) ‘flat’ + fot ‘foot’, denoting someone with flat feet (fallen arches).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Platfoot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Platfoot has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 96,033, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 90,853; this represents a 5.39% change. There was also an increase in the count of individuals bearing this surname, from 176 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, marking a 15.34% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #90,853 | 5.39% |
| Count | 176 | 203 | 15.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platfoot
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Platfoot identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.73% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.06% in 2010. Over these years, there were no recorded instances of individuals bearing this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native. Furthermore, there were also no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.06% | -1.71% |
| 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% |