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

Plotts, 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 Plotts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plotts in America

Plotts is the 25003rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plotts surname appeared 994 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 Plotts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plotts 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 Plotts

The surname Plotts is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Old English word "plott," which referred to a small plot of land or a parcel of ground. This suggests that the name may have originally been used to identify individuals who owned or worked on a particular plot of land.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. The name Plotts could have been used to distinguish individuals who were associated with a specific plot of land, either as landowners, farmers, or workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Plotts can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a person named Radulfus de Plottes, which suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

As the name Plotts spread across England, various spelling variations emerged, such as Plotts, Plott, and Plott. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

Some notable individuals with the surname Plotts throughout history include:

1. John Plotts (c. 1650-1732), an English Quaker who emigrated to Pennsylvania and became one of the founders of the town of Darby.
2. William Plotts (1724-1806), an American surveyor and politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
3. Sarah Plotts (1790-1870), an American Quaker missionary and educator who founded the Plotts School in Pennsylvania.
4. Edward Plotts (1823-1901), an English-born Australian businessman and politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.
5. Oliver Plotts (1869-1942), an American educator and author who wrote several books on teaching methods and educational reform.

The name Plotts has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Plotts Farm in Derbyshire and Plotts Green in Staffordshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English word "plott" and may have influenced the development of the surname.

Overall, the surname Plotts has a rich history rooted in England's medieval past, with connections to land ownership, occupations, and local geography. Its variations and spellings have evolved over time, but the name continues to be carried by individuals around the world, reflecting its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plotts

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

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

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