Explore the Family Name Pletz
The meaning of Pletz
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a tailor who mended clothes, from Middle High German bletz ‘scrap, patch’. 2. altered form of Ploetz. Some characteristic forenames: German Ilse, Rudie.
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How common is the last name Pletz in the United States?
The surname Pletz has seen a rise in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Pletz ranked 39,444th in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 37,792nd, marking a 4.19% increase. The number of people with the Pletz surname also grew from 525 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, indicating a 12% growth rate. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.19 to 0.2, signifying a 5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #37,792 | 4.19% |
| Count | 525 | 588 | 12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pletz
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pletz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the vast majority identified as White in both years (95.43% in 2000 and 93.20% in 2010), there was a small decrease of 2.34%. However, the Hispanic representation within the Pletz surname increased significantly from 3.24% to 4.76%, a change of nearly 47%. The data also showed new instances of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races, which were previously unrecorded. There was no representation of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010, whereas in 2000, there had been a minor percentage (0.95%) identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 93.2% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 4.76% | 46.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |