Explore the Family Name Plyler
The meaning of Plyler
Americanized form of South German Pleuler, a variant of Bleiler (of which this could also be a respelling), an agent derivative of Middle High German bliuwel ‘pounding mill’. Compare Pliler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plyler in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Plyler has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Plyler ranked 9,945 in popularity and was borne by 2,993 individuals, equating to approximately 1.11 per 100k people. By 2010, however, the ranking had slipped to 11,109, the count reduced to 2,856, and the proportion per 100k people dropped to 0.97. This represents a decrease in popularity of 11.7%, a numerical decline of 4.58%, and a proportional reduction of 12.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,945 | #11,109 | -11.7% |
| Count | 2,993 | 2,856 | -4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.11 | 0.97 | -12.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plyler
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Plyler. The majority of bearers of this surname identified as White, making up 96.06% in 2000, albeit seeing a slight decrease to 94.89% in 2010. Notably, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.14% to 1.96%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races also increased, rising from 0.97% to 1.54%. However, the percentage of Plylers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a drop from 0.77% to 0.49%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable at around 0.9% over the decade. The proportion of those identifying as Black rose modestly from 0.17% to 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.89% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.96% | 71.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.54% | 58.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.88% | -2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.49% | -36.36% |
| Black | 0.17% | 0.25% | 47.06% |