Explore the Family Name Plesha
The meaning of Plesha
1. Americanized form of Croatian, Slovenian, Slovak, and Czech Pleša, Romanian Pleşa (see Plesa, compare 2 below). 2. Rusyn: nickname for a bald man, from plish ‘bald head’, influenced by the Slovak cognate pleš or the related Romanian adjective pleş ‘bald’. 3. Americanized form of Italian Plescia.
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How common is the last name Plesha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Plesha was ranked 59,453 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 62,714 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.49%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname remained nearly steady over this period, with 318 people in 2000 and 319 by 2010, an increase of 0.31%. However, its proportion per 100,000 population saw a decrease of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #62,714 | -5.49% |
| Count | 318 | 319 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plesha
In regards to ethnicity, the Plesha surname has predominantly been associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.43% of those with this surname identified as White, but that percentage decreased to 94.98% by 2010, marking a change of -3.51%. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census did indicate a new presence of the Plesha surname within the Hispanic community at 2.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 94.98% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 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% |