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

Plantenga, 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 Plantenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plantenga in America

Plantenga is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plantenga surname appeared 194 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 Plantenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plantenga 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 Plantenga

The surname Plantenga has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "planten" meaning "to plant" and "ga" meaning "a place or area," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a plantation or a cultivated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Plantenga can be found in a Dutch census record from the year 1589, which mentions a family with the surname residing in the city of Utrecht. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in the region by the late 16th century.

During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with records indicating individuals bearing the surname Plantenga in cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. This period also saw the emergence of several notable figures with this surname.

In the year 1624, a scholar named Pieter Plantenga published a seminal work on the Dutch language, which is considered one of the earliest comprehensive studies of the subject. Pieter Plantenga's contribution to the field of linguistics was significant and his work is still referenced by scholars today.

Another prominent figure was Jan Plantenga, a Dutch merchant and trader who lived from 1657 to 1723. He is known for his extensive travels throughout Europe and his successful business ventures, which helped establish the Plantenga family as one of the wealthier merchant families in the Netherlands during that time.

In the 18th century, the Plantenga surname gained further recognition with the birth of Dirk Plantenga (1726-1801), a renowned painter who specialized in landscapes and rural scenes. His works are now displayed in several prestigious art galleries and museums across Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Plantenga continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Hendrik Plantenga (1812-1879), a prominent Dutch politician and statesman who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament for several years.

As the centuries passed, the Plantenga surname spread beyond the Netherlands, with families bearing this name migrating to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its Dutch origins, reflecting a rich history and connection to the Netherlands' cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plantenga

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

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

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