Explore the Family Name Pluff
The meaning of Pluff
Altered form of French Canadian Plouffe. History: Bearers of the surname Pluff are descendants of Jean Plouf/Blouf from France (see Plouffe).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pluff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pluff has seen a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pluff was ranked as the 35,522nd most popular surname and by 2010 it had risen to the 35,246th spot, indicating a positive change of 0.78%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 599 in 2000 to 639 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 6.68%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #35,246 | 0.78% |
| Count | 599 | 639 | 6.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pluff
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.82% in 2000 to 90.30% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 3.01% to 2.19%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase from 3.17% to 6.10%. Recognition of multiple racial identities also rose from 1.00% to 1.25%. There were no reported individuals with the surname Pluff identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 90.3% | -2.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.17% | 6.1% | 92.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.01% | 2.19% | -27.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.25% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |