Find out how popular the last name Placide is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Placide.

Placide, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Placide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Placide in America

Placide is the 31824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Placide surname appeared 725 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Placide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Placide to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Placide

The surname Placide has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "placidus," which means "calm" or "peaceful." This name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone with a placid or tranquil demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the Placide surname can be found in historical records from the 12th century in the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France. These areas were home to many influential noble families during this time period, and it is possible that the name was initially adopted by members of the aristocracy.

In the 13th century, there are references to a knight named Placide de Montfort, who fought alongside King Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade. This early mention of the name suggests that it had already gained some prominence among the French nobility by that time.

Another notable individual bearing the Placide surname was Jean Placide, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century. Born in Lyons in 1530, he is remembered for his works that satirized the social and political climate of his time, including the play "La Satyre Ménippée."

During the 17th century, the name Placide appeared in several religious contexts. Father Gabriel Placide, a Benedictine monk born in 1615, was renowned for his scholarship and contributions to the field of ecclesiastical history.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the Placide surname was Jean-Baptiste Placide, a French architect and urban planner. Born in 1706, he was responsible for the design of several notable buildings and public spaces in Paris, including the Place Vendôme.

Another individual of note was Placide Cappeau, a French poet and author who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for writing the lyrics to the popular Christmas carol "Cantique de Noël," which was later set to music by Adolphe Adam.

While the Placide surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and colonization efforts. Today, the name can be found in countries with strong French cultural influences, such as Canada, Belgium, and parts of Africa and the Caribbean.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Placide

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Placide.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Placide was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Placide has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Placide was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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