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

Plancarte, 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 Plancarte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plancarte in America

Plancarte is the 15151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plancarte surname appeared 1,946 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Plancarte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plancarte 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 Plancarte

The surname Plancarte is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Castile and Aragon during the medieval era. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "plancar," which means "to smooth" or "to flatten." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in occupations related to metalworking, carpentry, or construction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Plancarte name can be found in the archives of the Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de la Oliva in Navarra, Spain, dating back to the 15th century. The document mentions a certain Pedro Plancarte, who was a blacksmith in the village of Tafalla.

During the 16th century, the Plancarte family gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, particularly in the town of Cáceres. Historical records indicate that a nobleman named Juan Plancarte was granted a coat of arms by King Felipe II in recognition of his military service during the Spanish conquest of the Americas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, several individuals bearing the Plancarte surname made their way to the New World. One notable figure was Alonso Plancarte, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Alonso Plancarte is believed to have participated in the famous Battle of Otumba in 1520.

In the 17th century, the Plancarte family established roots in the region of New Spain, present-day Mexico. Antonio Plancarte y Lara (1650-1718), a renowned architect and master builder, left his mark on several notable architectural projects, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.

Another prominent figure in the family's history was María Plancarte y Navarrete (1721-1798), a philanthropist and benefactor who founded several hospitals and charitable institutions in the city of Puebla, Mexico.

Throughout the centuries, the Plancarte surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and craftsmen to military officers and public servants. Some other notable individuals with the Plancarte surname include Miguel Plancarte (1795-1867), a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as a senator during the Second Mexican Empire, and Joaquín Plancarte (1842-1912), a Mexican painter and portraitist known for his works depicting indigenous Mexican subjects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plancarte

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

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

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