Explore the Family Name Plitt
The meaning of Plitt
German: in the south, perhaps a nickname for a cheerful, friendly person, from Middle High German blīde ‘joyous’; in the north, perhaps a nickname for a short irascible individual, dialect Low German plīte.
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How common is the last name Plitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Plitt decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Plitt ranked 28,407th in popularity with a count of 791 individuals having this last name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 32,524th and the count of people with the Plitt surname also fell to 707, marking a decline of 10.62%. The proportion of people named Plitt per 100,000 also saw a significant decrease of 17.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #32,524 | -14.49% |
| Count | 791 | 707 | -10.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plitt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Plitt, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, was predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010, with 97.22% and 96.04% respectively. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals with the surname over that decade. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, going from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic representation within the Plitt surname also increased from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. No individuals with the Plitt surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.04% | -1.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.84% | 32.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.13% | 28.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |