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

Plaisir, 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 Plaisir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plaisir in America

Plaisir is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plaisir surname appeared 249 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 Plaisir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plaisir 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 Plaisir

The surname PLAISIR originated in France during the medieval period, derived from the Old French word "plaisir," which means "pleasure" or "delight." It was likely initially a descriptive name given to someone who lived in an area known for its beauty or pleasant surroundings.

The name can be traced back to various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appear in tax records and land registry documents from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable early reference to the PLAISIR name can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval French manuscript from the 13th century, which documented various trades and professions in Paris. The name appears in this text, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have been involved in the crafts or trades during that time.

In the 15th century, a branch of the PLAISIR family settled in the town of Plaisir, located in the Île-de-France region, near Paris. This town likely took its name from the surname, rather than the other way around, as it was a common practice for families to adopt place names as their surnames during that era.

One notable figure bearing the PLAISIR surname was François PLAISIR (1540-1617), a French philosopher and writer who authored several works on ethics and morality during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual was Jean-Baptiste PLAISIR (1677-1742), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several notable buildings and public spaces in Paris during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Marie-Antoinette PLAISIR (1814-1892) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in France. She established several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

The PLAISIR name also has ties to the arts, with the painter Claude PLAISIR (1828-1905) being a celebrated French Impressionist artist whose works are featured in various museums and galleries around the world.

Lastly, Henri PLAISIR (1892-1968) was a prominent French diplomat and politician who served as the ambassador to several countries and held various government positions during the mid-20th century.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the PLAISIR surname, highlighting its deep roots and significance within French culture and society over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plaisir

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

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 Plaisir 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 Plaisir 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 Plaisir was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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