Explore the Family Name Pleiman
The meaning of Pleiman
Americanized form of German Pleimann, itself possibly a variant of Bleimann: occupational name for the operator of a siege machine, from Middle High German blīde ‘siege machine’, with which stones were hurled at a castle or town ramparts. The surname Pleimann is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Pleiman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pleiman has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 53,420 in 2000 and dropped to 70,645 in 2010, representing a decline of 32.24 percent in its rank. During this same period, the count of people with the Pleiman surname decreased from 363 to 277, showing a reduction of 23.69 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Pleiman surname per 100,000 people also fell by 30.77 percent, from 0.13 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #70,645 | -32.24% |
| Count | 363 | 277 | -23.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pleiman
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those bearing the surname Pleiman saw an increase in their white ethnic identity from 98.90 percent in 2000 to 100 percent in 2010, a rise of 1.11 percent. All other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, were recorded as 0.00 both in 2000 and 2010, indicating that no data was gathered for these groups or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 100% | 1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |