Explore the Family Name Pluta
The meaning of Pluta
1. Polish; Slovak (also Pľuta): nickname from the Polish and Slovak dialect terms pluta and pľuta ‘bad weather’, probably a nickname for someone of a gloomy disposition, one who was constantly complaining. It is also found in Czechia, where it is sometimes spelled Plůta. Compare Pluto. 2. Sorbian: nickname or topographic name from plut(a) ‘flood’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta, Agnieszka, Bronislaw, Czeslaw, Jaroslaw, Jozef, Kinga, Lech, Stanislaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Pluta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Pluta" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18701 in popularity with 1357 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 21862, representing a decrease of 16.9%. The number of individuals with this surname also reduced to 1189, a 12.38% drop. The proportion of the population with the "Pluta" surname per 100,000 also fell by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,701 | #21,862 | -16.9% |
| Count | 1,357 | 1,189 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.4 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pluta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pluta", according to Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.35% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.31% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% for both years. Those identifying as two or more races were recorded in 2000 at 0.96%, but this figure was suppressed in 2010. The Hispanic representation, however, saw a significant increase from 0.96% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, showing a growth of 110.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.31% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.02% | 110.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |