Explore the Family Name Plemmons
The meaning of Plemmons
Possibly an altered form of Flemings, Fleming, or Flemming.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plemmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plemmons saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,377th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 13,160th position, indicating a decrease of 6.33%. During the same period, however, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 2,302 to 2,324, showing a growth rate of 0.96%. The proportion of Plemmons per 100k people also decreased by 7.06%, from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.79 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,377 | #13,160 | -6.33% |
| Count | 2,302 | 2,324 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.79 | -7.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plemmons
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity tied to the surname Plemmons from 2000 to 2010. The majority proportion remained white, comprising 96.05% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.48% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity associated with this surname in either year. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 24.60%, from 1.26% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. Meanwhile, those with Hispanic ethnicity increased significantly by 65.93%, from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a marginal decline of 4.44%, from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 95.48% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.51% | 65.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 1.29% | -4.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.95% | -24.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |