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

Plauché, 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 Plauché surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plauché in America

Plauché is the 34668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plauché surname appeared 652 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 Plauché.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plauché 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 Plauché

The surname Plauche has its origins in France, specifically in the southern region of Occitanie, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Occitan word "plaucha," meaning "a small plot of land." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely landowners or farmers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Plauche name can be found in the medieval records of the city of Toulouse, where a certain Guilhem Plauche was mentioned in a document dated 1289. This document pertained to a land transaction, lending further credence to the agricultural roots of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread beyond the confines of Occitanie, as evidenced by the mention of a certain Jean Plauche in the parish records of the village of Châlons-en-Champagne in the year 1372.

The Plauche surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Jacques Plauche, a renowned architect and master builder who lived in the city of Avignon during the 16th century. His most famous work was the design and construction of the Church of St. Pierre, which still stands today as a testament to his skill and artistry.

Another prominent bearer of the Plauche name was Marie Plauche, a French feminist and activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement of the late 19th century. Born in 1848 in Marseille, she dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and equality, and her influential writings and speeches helped pave the way for societal change.

In the world of literature, the Plauche surname is represented by André Plauche, a celebrated poet and novelist who lived in the early 20th century. His works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and earned him a place among the literary giants of his time.

Moving into the 20th century, we find the name Plauche associated with Pierre Plauche, a renowned French chef who revolutionized the culinary world with his innovative approaches to traditional French cuisine. Born in 1910 in Lyon, he opened several successful restaurants and authored several influential cookbooks, earning him international recognition and numerous accolades.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Jean-Claude Plauche, a French engineer and inventor who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. His groundbreaking work in the field of renewable energy, particularly in the development of solar panel technology, made him a pioneer in the quest for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plauché

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

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

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