Explore the Family Name Plichta
The meaning of Plichta
1. Polish: nickname from plichta ‘card of low value’, possibly (humorously) denoting a gambler or an idle or useless person. 2. Czech: nickname for an intrusive person, from plichtit se ‘to interfere in something, to meddle’. 3. Slovak: nickname from plichtiť sa ‘to come stealthily upon, to sneak up on someone’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Slawomir, Alojzy, Jozef, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Plichta in the United States?
The surname Plichta has seen a slight shift in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Plichta was ranked the 35,797th most popular surname, and by 2010, it fell to the 36,970th position, indicating a decrease of approximately 3.28%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 593 in 2000 to 604 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.85%. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09% over the same period, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #36,970 | -3.28% |
| Count | 593 | 604 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plichta
Regarding its ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Plichta identify as White. This group saw a modest increase from 96.12% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. During this same decade, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose by 16.22%, although they still represent a small proportion of all Plichtas at 2.15% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Notably, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.52% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.52% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.15% | 16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |