Explore the Family Name Pliego
The meaning of Pliego
Spanish: from pliego ‘sheet’, perhaps in the sense ‘solicitation document’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a person who participates in its redaction.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pliego in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pliego has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 27,049th place in 2000 to 19,716th in 2010, indicating a significant growth of 27.11%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Pliego surname increased by 62.23% during this time period, going from 842 in 2000 to 1,366 in 2010. This corresponds to an increase in the proportion per 100k people, which rose by 48.39%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #19,716 | 27.11% |
| Count | 842 | 1,366 | 62.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.46 | 48.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pliego
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Pliego surname identify as Hispanic, with this group making up 92.99% of the population in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.27% in 2010. While the White ethnic group saw a slight increase from 6.18% in 2000 to 6.30% in 2010, those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 at 0.59% but were not present in the 2010 data. There were no individuals with the Pliego surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.99% | 93.27% | 0.3% |
| White | 6.18% | 6.3% | 1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |