Explore the Family Name Platz
The meaning of Platz
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived in the main (market) square of a town or village, from (respectively) Middle High German plaz, German Platz ‘town square’. As a Jewish name it may also be one of the names randomly selected by government officials when surnames were made compulsory. In Tyrol, where many farms are called Platz(l), the name refers to an opening or suitable site for a dwelling. 2. German: metonymic occupational name from platz, plotz ‘wedge for splitting stone’, or a nickname for a big, heavy man. 3. South German: variant of Blatz 2.
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How common is the last name Platz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Platz" has seen some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,821st most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 11,339th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.79%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 2,704 to 2,783 during this period, an increase of 2.92%. The proportion of people with the Platz surname per 100,000 population also decreased from 1.0 to 0.94, representing a 6% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,821 | #11,339 | -4.79% |
| Count | 2,704 | 2,783 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1 | 0.94 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Platz" also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of individuals with the name identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 94.6% to 93.64%. The category with the largest growth was Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 0.44% to 0.68%, a change of 54.55%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.11% to 1.29%, a 16.22% increase. The Hispanic group also saw growth, moving from 3.4% to 4.17%, a boost of 22.65%. There were no reported changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities; these categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 93.64% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.17% | 22.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.29% | 16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.68% | 54.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |