Explore the Family Name Plein
The meaning of Plein
German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Rhineland-Palatinate, (former) East Prussia, Bohemia, and Moravia (Czech name Planina).
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How common is the last name Plein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Plein has seen a notable decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 52,714 in 2000, it dropped to 72,568 by 2010, marking a decrease of 37.66%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 369 to 268 during the same period, indicating a drop of 27.37%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people declined from 0.14 to 0.09, showing a decrease of 35.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #72,568 | -37.66% |
| Count | 369 | 268 | -27.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plein
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Plein. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.75% of the total in 2000 and 96.27% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 0.50%. Those identifying as Black made up 2.71% of individuals with the surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 1.87% in 2010. No change was reported among those identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.27% | -0.5% |
| Black | 2.71% | 1.87% | -31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |