Explore the Family Name Plautz
The meaning of Plautz
1. North German: variant of Plaut. 2. Germanized form of Slovenian Plavec or Plavc: occupational name from plavec ‘raftsman’, a derivative of plaviti ‘to float’.
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How common is the last name Plautz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plautz has experienced a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was the 24,914th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had dropped to the 25,975th position, marking a decrease of 4.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Plautz surname increased slightly from 937 in 2000 to 945 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.85%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Plautz surname declined by 8.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #25,975 | -4.26% |
| Count | 937 | 945 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plautz
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly White association for the Plautz surname. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 98.61% to 96.40% over the decade. There were also minor increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.75% to 1.06%) and those identifying as two or more races (from 0% to 1.48%). The data showed no individuals with the Plautz surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 96.4% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.06% | 41.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |