Explore the Family Name Platten
The meaning of Platten
English (Norfolk): 1. diminutive of Platt 1. 2. metonymic occupational name for a platemaker, from Old French platon ‘metal plate’.
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How common is the last name Platten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Platten" has slightly decreased in rank from 46,944 in 2000 to 47,006 in 2010, representing a change of -0.13. However, the count, or total number of people with the surname, increased by 6.1 percent from 426 in 2000 to 452 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population saw a decline of 6.25 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #47,006 | -0.13% |
| Count | 426 | 452 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platten
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights that the majority of individuals with the surname "Platten" identified as White, accounting for 96.95 percent in 2000 and 95.13 percent in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.88 percent over a decade. In 2000, 1.17 percent identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic was zero in 2000 but rose to 2.88 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.13% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |