Explore the Family Name Plumhoff
The meaning of Plumhoff
German: habitational name from Plumhoff in Westphalia or from various other places so named (‘plum farm’) (see Plum 1 and Hoff). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Helmuth.
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How common is the last name Plumhoff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plumhoff has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,946th most common surname with a count of 232 representing 0.09 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank slipped to 84,463rd with 222 bearers, which equates to just 0.08 per 100k people. This represents a change of -9.77 in ranking and a -4.31 decrease in the total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #84,463 | -9.77% |
| Count | 232 | 222 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plumhoff
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Plumhoff, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, about 98.28% of those bearing the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.50% by 2010. Interestingly, although no Plumhoffs identified as Hispanic in 2000, 2.25% of them did in 2010. There were no recorded changes among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 95.5% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| 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% |