Explore the Family Name Pliskin
The meaning of Pliskin
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from the village of Pliski, now in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aba.
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How common is the last name Pliskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pliskin saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pliskin was ranked 86,657th in popularity with 200 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had moved to 87,663rd on the list, despite an increase to 212 bearers. This represents a change of -1.16 in rank and a 6.0% growth in count. Interestingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #87,663 | -1.16% |
| Count | 200 | 212 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pliskin
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the backgrounds of those bearing the Pliskin surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Pliskins identified as White, with a slight increase from 95.00% to 95.28%. The ethnicity distribution also shows a new appearance of multi-racial identity in 2010, representing 2.36% of Pliskins. However, there were no Pliskins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data also indicates that the percentage of Pliskins identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.50% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 95.28% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |