Explore the Family Name Plimpton
The meaning of Plimpton
English (mainly southeastern): variant of Plumpton, from any of several places called with Old English plūme, plȳme ‘plum, plum tree’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. This surname is now rare in Britain. History: John Plimpton emigrated from England to MA c.1636, becoming one of the original settlers of Deerfield. His descendants included manufacturers of agricultural implements at Plimptonville in the town of Walpole, near the family farm, and a prominent book publisher.
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How common is the last name Plimpton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Plimpton has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 36,672, which dropped to 38,948 in 2010, suggesting a change of -6.21%. The count also decreased from 575 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, marking a reduction of -1.57%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of -9.52% during the same period, from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #38,948 | -6.21% |
| Count | 575 | 566 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plimpton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Plimpton shows varying changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.48% in 2000 and 94.35% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of -1.18%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.09% to 2.83%) and those belonging to two or more races (from 0.87% to 1.24%). Conversely, there was a drop in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.04% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.35% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.83% | 35.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.24% | 42.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0.88% | -15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |