Explore the Family Name Pluim
The meaning of Pluim
German (Rhineland): variant of Blum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pluim in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pluim has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775 in the United States, and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 60,347, representing a change of 3.87%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 298 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, marking a 12.08% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #60,347 | 3.87% |
| Count | 298 | 334 | 12.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pluim
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pluim identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 94.63% to 94.01%. The representation of Hispanic individuals decreased by 40.40%, going from 3.02% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, with a rise from 1.68% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010, reflecting a 131.55% change. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.01% | -0.66% |
| Black | 1.68% | 3.89% | 131.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 1.8% | -40.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |