Explore the Family Name Plenge
The meaning of Plenge
North German: from Middle Low German plengen ‘to stir, bring about strife, deceive’, hence an unflattering nickname for a troublemaker. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Plenge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plenge has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 85,643 which climbed to 65,424 in 2010, representing an increase of 23.61%. The count of people with this surname also rose significantly from 203 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, reflecting a 49.26% growth. The proportion per 100k people increased by 25.0%, indicating that the use of the surname became more common over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #65,424 | 23.61% |
| Count | 203 | 303 | 49.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plenge
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Plenge, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is primarily linked to individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.55% of those bearing this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease to 94.06% in 2010. There was no recorded use of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. However, there has been a small emergence of the surname among the Hispanic community, shifting from 0% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.06% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |