Explore the Family Name Plott
The meaning of Plott
1. English: from Middle English plot(te), ploth ‘small area, plot of ground’, for one who lived or worked at such a place. 2. German and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a fence maker or carpenter, from a Germanized form of Slavic plot (Polish płot) ‘fence’. Compare Plotnik.
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How common is the last name Plott in the United States?
The surname Plott experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 11,705 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 11,993 - a 2.46% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Plott surname increased by 6.07%, from 2,455 in 2000 to 2,604 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 3.3%, from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.88 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,705 | #11,993 | -2.46% |
| Count | 2,455 | 2,604 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.88 | -3.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plott
Regarding ethnic identity, the Plott surname showed a diverse footprint based on Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest segment in 2000 and 2010 was those of White ethnicity, comprising 93.56% and 91.97%, respectively, although this represented a slight decrease of 1.7%. The highest growth among other ethnic groups was seen in the Hispanic category, which expanded by 122.81%, from 0.57% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Those identifying as having Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also increased notably, with a rise of 31.71%. A substantial growth was also observed within those identifying as Two or more races (60.87%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (48.98%). Meanwhile, the Black community saw a marginal increase of 2.34% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 91.97% | -1.7% |
| Black | 4.28% | 4.38% | 2.34% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.27% | 122.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.11% | 60.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.73% | 48.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.54% | 31.71% |