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

Planas, 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 Planas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Planas in America

Planas is the 20201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Planas surname appeared 1,319 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 Planas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Planas 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 Planas

The surname Planas originated in the Catalan region of Spain, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "planus," meaning "flat" or "level," likely referring to a geographic location or a specific plot of land.

During the 13th century, the name Planas appeared in various historical records and documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. One notable example is the Llibre del Repartiment, a medieval manuscript detailing the distribution of lands and properties after the Christian conquest of Valencia in 1238.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name Planas was Bernat Planas, a prominent landowner and military commander who lived in the late 12th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Balearic Islands and was granted extensive lands in the region as a reward for his service.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Planas family settled in the town of Perpignan, which was then part of the Kingdom of Aragon. This branch produced several notable individuals, including Ramon Planas (1315-1387), a respected lawyer and advisor to the king, and Guillem Planas (1350-1422), a wealthy merchant and patron of the arts.

Another prominent figure was Francesc Planas (1520-1592), a Catalan artist and sculptor renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and altarpieces. His work can be found in various churches and cathedrals throughout Catalonia and Valencia.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Planas spread throughout Spain and its territories, with several members of the family holding important positions in the military, clergy, and government. One such individual was Diego Planas (1580-1654), a Spanish general who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War and the battles against the Dutch Republic.

In the 18th century, the Planas family established itself in the Americas, with several members migrating to the Spanish colonies in Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. One notable figure from this period was Juan Planas (1735-1810), a wealthy landowner and plantation owner in Puerto Rico, who was instrumental in the island's economic development.

As the surname Planas spread across different regions and continents, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Plana, Plano, and Llanas. However, the core meaning and heritage of the name remained rooted in its Catalan origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Planas

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

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

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