Explore the Family Name Ploen
The meaning of Ploen
North German (Plön): 1. habitational name from Plön in Schleswig-Holstein. 2. from a vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Apollonius (see Apolonio).
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How common is the last name Ploen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ploen' showed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 94,676 in 2000 and dropped to 105,079 in 2010, reflecting a change of -10.99%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 179 in 2000 to 170 in 2010, marking a decrease of -5.03%. As a result, the proportion per 100k people diminished by -14.29%, falling from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #105,079 | -10.99% |
| Count | 179 | 170 | -5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ploen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ploen', as per the data collected in the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly remains White, even though it experienced a marginal drop from 99.44% in 2000 to 98.24% in 2010. There were no notable changes in any other categories of ethnicity during these years. No Ploen individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage for those identifying with two or more races remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 98.24% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |