Explore the Family Name Pluhar
The meaning of Pluhar
Czech: from pluhař ‘plow’, a metonymic occupational name for a plowman or for someone who made plows.
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How common is the last name Pluhar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pluhar saw a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298 and this ranking fell by approximately 3.75% to 67,747 in 2010. However, there is a slight increase in the count of individuals carrying the Pluhar name. This number grew from 284 people in 2000 to 291 people in 2010, marking a 2.46% increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of Pluhars per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #67,747 | -3.75% |
| Count | 284 | 291 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pluhar
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Pluhar also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority identifies as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.83% in 2000 to 94.5% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows that by 2010, 2.06% identified with two or more races, and another 2.06% identified as Hispanic. No Pluhars identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.5% | -2.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |