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

Pliego, 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 Pliego surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pliego in America

Pliego is the 19716th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pliego surname appeared 1,366 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 Pliego.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pliego 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 Pliego

The surname Pliego originates from Spain, specifically from the region of Valencia, and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "pliego," meaning a folded sheet of paper or parchment, suggesting that the name may have been associated with scribes, notaries, or those involved in the production or handling of documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pliego can be found in the Repartimiento de Valencia, a medieval document detailing the distribution of properties and lands in Valencia after the Christian conquest of the city in 1238. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname Pliego, indicating their presence in the region during this pivotal period.

In the 15th century, a renowned poet and writer named Juan Fernández de Heredia Pliego (1390-1468) gained prominence in the Court of Aragon. His literary works, including poems and translations, contributed to the cultural richness of the era and showcased the significance of the Pliego surname within the artistic circles of the time.

Moving forward to the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Pliego was Andrés Ponce de Pliego (1530-1599), a Spanish military commander and ambassador who served under King Philip II of Spain. His diplomatic efforts and military campaigns in various parts of Europe and the Americas played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the Spanish Empire.

In the 18th century, José Manuel Pliego (1735-1803) was a prominent Spanish philosopher and writer, known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement in Spain. His works explored themes of reason, education, and social reform, reflecting the intellectual currents of the era.

Another notable individual bearing the Pliego surname was María Pliego (1787-1857), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and educational institutions, promoting the education of women at a time when such opportunities were limited.

The surname Pliego has also been associated with various place names, including Pliego, a municipality in the province of Murcia, Spain, and Pliego de Cordero, a village in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura. These place names may have influenced the spelling and distribution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pliego

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

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

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