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

Plotnik, 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 Plotnik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plotnik in America

Plotnik is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plotnik surname appeared 262 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 Plotnik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plotnik 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 Plotnik

The surname Plotnik has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and the surrounding regions. It is derived from the Russian word "plotnik," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." This occupational surname was likely given to someone who worked as a carpenter or was involved in the woodworking trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Plotnik can be traced back to the 16th century in various Russian records and manuscripts. In the Tver Province Census of 1592, there is a mention of a person named Ivan Plotnik, indicating the presence of this surname during that time period.

Historical references also indicate that the Plotnik family had a presence in the village of Vologda, located in the northern part of Russia. Records from the 17th century show that several members of the Plotnik family lived and worked in this area, contributing to the local economy and community.

One notable individual with the surname Plotnik was Yakov Plotnik, a famous Russian carpenter who lived in the late 18th century. He was renowned for his intricate woodworking skills and was commissioned to work on several notable buildings and structures in St. Petersburg during the reign of Catherine the Great.

Another prominent figure was Mikhail Plotnik, a Russian writer and poet born in 1842. He was known for his lyrical works that often drew inspiration from the natural beauty of the Russian countryside and the lives of ordinary people.

In the 19th century, the surname Plotnik also appeared in other parts of Eastern Europe. For instance, there are records of a family with this surname living in the town of Plotnytsia, located in present-day Ukraine.

One of the earliest instances of the surname Plotnik outside of Eastern Europe can be found in the United States. Grigory Plotnik, who was born in Russia in 1865, immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and settled in New York City, where he worked as a carpenter and raised his family.

Over time, the surname Plotnik has undergone various spelling variations, such as Plotnick, Plotnitsky, and Plotnitzky, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the occupation of woodworking and carpentry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plotnik

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

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

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