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

Plotz, 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 Plotz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plotz in America

Plotz is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plotz surname appeared 388 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 Plotz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plotz 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 Plotz

The surname Plotz is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, with its earliest known occurrences dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to have derived from the Old German word "plotz," which referred to a small plot of land or a clearing in a forest. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in or owned such a plot of land.

Historical records indicate that the name Plotz appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents, though its precise origins remain somewhat obscure. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, which mentions a certain "Henricus Plotz" in the year 1284.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Plotz began to spread across various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling such as "Plotze," "Plotzer," and "Ploetz" appearing in different local records. One notable individual from this period was Johann Plotz, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Plotz became more widely documented, with several prominent figures bearing this surname. Among them was Martin Plotz, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1515 to 1588 and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a notable family of artists and engravers from Nuremberg, the Plotz family. The most famous member of this family was Johann Georg Plotz, a renowned engraver and painter who lived from 1671 to 1733.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Plotz continued to spread across various regions of Germany and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including science, literature, and politics.

One notable figure from the 19th century was Karl Plotz, a German physician and pediatrician who lived from 1819 to 1895. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of childhood diseases and for describing the condition known as "Plötz's syndrome," a rare disorder affecting the central nervous system.

Overall, the surname Plotz has a rich history and has been borne by numerous individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse experiences and accomplishments of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plotz

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

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

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