Explore the Family Name Plesko
The meaning of Plesko
Slovenian, Croatian, and Slovak (Pleško): nickname for a bald man, derived from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian pleša ‘bald head’ or from Slovenian pleš(av), Croatian dialect plešiv, Slovak plešivý ‘bald’. Compare Plesa.
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How common is the last name Plesko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plesko experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,143 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slid to 79,075, marking an 11.15% drop. This decline was also reflected in the count of people with the surname Plesko, which fell from 256 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, a decrease of 5.86%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals also dipped by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #79,075 | -11.15% |
| Count | 256 | 241 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plesko
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Plesko, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 95.31% in 2000 to 96.27% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the next largest ethnic group, though their representation decreased slightly from 2.34% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups was either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 96.27% | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.07% | -11.54% |
| 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% |