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

Plis, 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 Plis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plis in America

Plis is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plis surname appeared 203 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 Plis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plis 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 Plis

The surname PLIS has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "pliš," which means "velvet" or "plush." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or perhaps even the manufacture of velvet fabrics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PLIS surname can be found in the city of Brno, which was a significant center for textile production during the Renaissance period. In 1624, a record mentions a merchant named Jan PLIS, who was engaged in the trade of fine fabrics, including velvet.

The PLIS name also appears in several historical documents from the region of Moravia, situated in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. For instance, in the village of Čejkovice, a church registry from 1687 lists the baptism of a child named Anna PLIS, daughter of a local weaver.

As the centuries passed, the PLIS surname spread to other parts of Europe. In the late 18th century, a notable figure was Jakub PLIS (1752-1823), a Czech philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Prague.

In the 19th century, the PLIS name found its way to the United States through immigration. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Frantisek PLIS (1826-1901), a Czech immigrant who settled in Chicago and worked as a tailor.

Another notable figure was Josefa PLIS (1878-1942), a Czech-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her works depicting themes of motherhood and childhood. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.

Additionally, the PLIS surname has been associated with the town of Plisy, located in the central region of the Czech Republic. It is possible that some individuals adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, the PLIS surname has been documented in various spellings, such as Pliss, Plys, and Plyss, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plis

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

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

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