Explore the Family Name Platner
The meaning of Platner
German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Czech (Platnéř): occupational name for an armorer (see Blattner and Plattner).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Platner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Platner has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,027 and by 2010 it had fallen to 45,105, indicating a change of -2.45%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Platner increased from 461 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, growing by 3.04%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of -5.88%, changing from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #45,105 | -2.45% |
| Count | 461 | 475 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platner
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Platner, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. This group made up 95.23% of the population in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.53% in 2010. The Hispanic identity experienced significant growth during this period, increasing by 143.08% from 1.30% to 3.16%. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or those who identify with two or more races. Data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 94.53% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.16% | 143.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |