Explore the Family Name Plouff
The meaning of Plouff
Altered form of French Canadian Plouffe. History: Bearers of the surname Plouff are descendants of Jean Plouf/Blouf from France (see Plouffe). Some characteristic forenames: French Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Plouff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Plouff saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,057 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 48,628, representing an upward change of 0.87%. The actual count of individuals with the Plouff surname also increased during this period, rising from 403 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, a growth of 7.69%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #48,628 | 0.87% |
| Count | 403 | 434 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plouff
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Plouff surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.03% to 94.93% over this period. The number of people identifying as two or more races rose by 5.75%, going from 1.74% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. There was also a small increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or unchanged during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.93% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.84% | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.38% | 11.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |