Explore the Family Name Plueger
The meaning of Plueger
North German: 1. variant of Ploeger. 2. variant of Pflüger (see Pflueger).
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How common is the last name Plueger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plueger shifted in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 60,390 in terms of commonality but dropped to 67,126 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.15%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 5.77%, from 312 in 2000 to 294 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Plueger per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #67,126 | -11.15% |
| Count | 312 | 294 | -5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plueger
When looking at the ethnicity of those carrying the surname Plueger, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.44% in 2000 to 96.26% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase, from 1.60% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname belonging to individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.26% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.25% |
| 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% |