Explore the Family Name Ploetz
The meaning of Ploetz
German (Plötz): 1. from plötz ‘roach’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish, or a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught or sold these fish. 2. (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized short form of a Slavic personal name, such as Polish Błogomił, derived from an Old Slavic name formed with the adjective blagъ (Polish błogi) ‘gentle, good’. Compare Plotz. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Manfred, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Ploetz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ploetz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342 and by 2010, had dropped to a rank of 36,204, representing a 5.42% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 624 in 2000 to 619 in 2010, a reduction of 0.8%. The proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people also lowered from 0.23 to 0.21, marking an 8.7% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #36,204 | -5.42% |
| Count | 624 | 619 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ploetz
Looking at the ethnic identity tied to the surname Ploetz, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. This group made up 97.76% of Ploetz's in 2000, dipping slightly to 96.93% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals increased notably from 0.80% to 1.94%, a change of 142.50%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a minor increase from 0.80% to 0.81%. There were no individuals with the Ploetz surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.93% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.94% | 142.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.81% | 1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |