Explore the Family Name Plourd
The meaning of Plourd
Altered form of French Plourde. History: Bearers of the surname Plourd are descendants of René Plourde or Pelourde from France (see Plourde). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Colette, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Plourd in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census paints a picture of the surname Plourd's popularity in the United States over the last few decades. In 2000, the name ranked 62,396th in popularity with around 300 individuals bearing it. By 2010, there was a slight increase in both the count and rank, bringing the total to about 310 individuals and ranking the name as the 64,200th most popular. Despite this growth, which represented a 3.33% change, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #64,200 | -2.89% |
| Count | 300 | 310 | 3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plourd
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the surname Plourd identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a decrease from 98.33% to 95.81%. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced a previously unrepresented group within the Plourd surname bearers: those identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.90% of the total. However, there were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 95.81% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| 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% |