Explore the Family Name Ploof
The meaning of Ploof
Americanized form of French Canadian Plouffe. History: Bearers of the surname Ploof are descendants of Jean Plouf/Blouf from France (see Plouffe).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ploof in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ploof saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,194th most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 17,586th spot, signifying an 8.6% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell marginally from 1,641 in 2000 to 1,598 in 2010, a reduction of 2.62%. The proportion of people named Ploof per 100,000 residents in the U.S. decreased by 11.48%, moving from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,194 | #17,586 | -8.6% |
| Count | 1,641 | 1,598 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.54 | -11.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ploof
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Ploof, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnic identity accounted for the largest portion, at 96.77% in 2000, and dropped slightly to 96.5% in 2010. The number of Ploofs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both saw declines, decreasing by 9.09% and 17.19% respectively. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation among people with the surname Ploof, which rose by 48.18% during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 96.5% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.63% | 48.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.06% | -17.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.5% | -9.09% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |