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

Platis, 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 Platis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Platis in America

Platis is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Platis surname appeared 245 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 Platis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Platis 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 Platis

The surname Platis originated in Greece, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Greek word "platis," which means "broad" or "wide," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive name given to someone with a broad or stocky build.

The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Attica and the Peloponnese, where it was found in various historical documents and records. One of the earliest known references to the name comes from a 1485 manuscript in the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos, which mentions a certain Georgios Platis.

In the 16th century, the name began to spread to other parts of Greece, particularly the Aegean islands and Crete. A notable figure from this period was Ioannis Platis (1520-1588), a scholar and theologian from the island of Naxos, who was a prominent figure in the Greek Orthodox Church.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Platis surname became more widespread, with several families bearing the name across different regions of Greece. One notable individual was Konstantinos Platis (1674-1742), a merchant and shipowner from the island of Hydra, who played a significant role in the island's maritime trade.

As the Greek diaspora spread throughout the world in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Platis surname also found its way to various countries. One notable figure from this period was Ioannis Platis (1875-1953), a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the Greek community in the United States.

In more recent times, the Platis surname has been associated with several notable individuals in various fields, including Dimitris Platis (1915-1992), a Greek football player and manager; Nikos Platis (born 1965), a Greek singer and songwriter; and Sophia Platis (born 1982), a Greek-American artist and sculptor.

Overall, the surname Platis has a rich history rooted in the Greek culture and language, with its origins dating back several centuries. While it has spread worldwide, it remains a distinctly Greek name with a strong connection to its homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Platis

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

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

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