Explore the Family Name Ploeg
The meaning of Ploeg
Dutch: variant of Vanderploeg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ploeg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ploeg saw a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved slightly from 88,083 in 2000 to 87,663 in 2010, a change of around 0.48%. The count, or the number of individuals bearing this surname, also climbed from 196 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, representing an 8.16% rise. However, the proportion of the Ploeg surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #87,663 | 0.48% |
| Count | 196 | 212 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ploeg
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Ploeg surname, considerable changes were noted based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, although there was a decrease in this group from 96.94% in 2000 to 91.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased considerably from 3.06% in 2000 to 5.66% in 2010, marking an 84.97% increase. In 2010, a small percentage (2.36%) started identifying with two or more races, while no Ploegs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 91.04% | -6.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 5.66% | 84.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |