Explore the Family Name Plotnik
The meaning of Plotnik
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Russian plotnik ‘carpenter’ (originally a maker of wattles and wooden fences, from plot ‘plaited or woven object’). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Eyal, Itsik, Naftali, Ofer, Zvi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plotnik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plotnik has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957 in terms of popularity but improved to a rank of 73,911 in 2010, marking a 1.4% change. The count of individuals with this last name also increased from 240 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, indicating a 9.17% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #73,911 | 1.4% |
| Count | 240 | 262 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plotnik
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Plotnik. It is overwhelmingly identified as White, with 93.75% in 2000 and 90.46% in 2010, despite a decrease of 3.51%. Hispanic identification followed at 4.58% in 2000, rising significantly by 58.30% to reach 7.25% in 2010. Interestingly, Black identification appeared in 2010 at 1.91%, where there had been none in 2000. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 90.46% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% | 7.25% | 58.3% |
| Black | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |