Explore the Family Name Plattner
The meaning of Plattner
1. German (Tyrol, Bavaria): from platte (dative platten) ‘ledge’ + the suffix -er for an inhabitant, hence a topographic name denoting someone who lived at a farm on a mountain ledge. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Platner.
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How common is the last name Plattner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plattner has seen a slight fall in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 25,329th, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 25,865th — a decrease of 2.12%. However, the number of people with this surname actually increased from 918 in 2000 to 951 in 2010, a rise of 3.59%. The proportion of people bearing the Plattner name per 100,000 decreased by 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #25,865 | -2.12% |
| Count | 918 | 951 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plattner
The ethnic identity associated with the Plattner surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Platterners were White, making up 95.86% of the total. This percentage fell slightly to 94.85% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic comprised 2.61% in 2000, which rose to 2.73% in 2010. The count for Asians/Pacific Islanders went from zero in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. Individuals claiming two or more races fell from 1.09% to 0.95%, while the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no change, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 94.85% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 2.73% | 4.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.95% | -12.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |