Explore the Family Name Pluma
The meaning of Pluma
Spanish (southwestern): from pluma ‘feather, quill’, perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a scribe. This surname is most common in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pluma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pluma has seen a substantial increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pluma ranked 78,326 in terms of frequency but by 2010, it had risen to rank 55,962 indicating an impressive growth rate of 28.55 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 227 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, marking a significant rise of about 61.23 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Pluma surname per 100,000 increased by 50 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #55,962 | 28.55% |
| Count | 227 | 366 | 61.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pluma
Turning to the ethnic identity tied to the Pluma surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data exhibits some shifts over the 2000-2010 period. The majority of those with this surname identify as Hispanic, rising marginally from 84.14 percent in 2000 to 86.07 percent in 2010. Conversely, the percentage identifying as White declined noticeably from 13.66 percent to 10.66 percent over the same period. Interestingly, the census for 2010 revealed a new category, with 1.37 percent identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data reported no individuals with the Pluma surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of Two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.14% | 86.07% | 2.29% |
| White | 13.66% | 10.66% | -21.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |