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

Plassé, 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 Plassé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plassé in America

Plassé is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plassé surname appeared 582 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 Plassé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plassé 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 Plassé

The surname PLASSE is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "plasse," which referred to a small field or clearing. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various records and documents from the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean de Plasse, a landowner mentioned in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical record of the citizens of Rouen, in 1292.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name PLASSE began to spread across different parts of France, as families migrated and settled in new areas. Notable bearers from this period include Guillaume Plasse, a merchant from Amiens who was recorded in the city's trade records in 1437, and Jeanne Plasse, a landowner from the village of Plassac in Charente, mentioned in a land registry from 1492.

In the 16th century, the PLASSE surname appeared in several historical records, such as the Livre des Bourgeois de Paris, a registry of citizens in Paris. One notable figure from this time was Pierre Plasse (1510-1578), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Paris.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to be found across various regions of France, with some bearers achieving notable positions. In the 17th century, Jacques Plasse (1625-1698) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris, while in the 18th century, Marie-Thérèse Plasse (1738-1815) was a renowned author and poet who published several works during her lifetime.

In more recent times, the PLASSE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Notable figures include Émile Plasse (1869-1943), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, and Georges Plasse (1901-1986), a French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly.

While the PLASSE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with bearers found in various countries and cultures. The name continues to be a testament to its rich historical origins and the journey of those who have carried it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plassé

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

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

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