Explore the Family Name Plonka
The meaning of Plonka
Polish (Płonka): nickname from płonka ‘ungrafted tree’, from płony ‘useless’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boguslaw, Jacek, Janusz.
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How common is the last name Plonka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Plonka has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,021st most common surname and slipped to 51,396th by 2010, representing a 7.03% decrease. Similarly, the number of people with the Plonka surname dropped from 414 individuals in 2000 to 405 in 2010, indicating a 2.17% decrease. As a proportion per 100k people, the presence of the Plonka surname also declined by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #51,396 | -7.03% |
| Count | 414 | 405 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plonka
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Plonka surname. Overwhelmingly, individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 96.86% of all Plonkas in 2000 and 95.56% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.34%. The census data also showed a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among Plonkas, growing from 1.93% in 2000 to 3.95% in 2010, an impressive surge of 104.66%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 95.56% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 3.95% | 104.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |