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

Plouffe, 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 Plouffe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plouffe in America

Plouffe is the 19865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plouffe surname appeared 1,353 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 Plouffe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plouffe 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 Plouffe

The surname Plouffe originates from France and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "plouf," which referred to a puddle or small body of water. This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who lived near a pond or puddle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Plouffe surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Sulpice, Paris, in the year 1587. The entry lists a Jean Plouffe, who was a farmer and landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the Plouffe name began to appear in various regions of northern France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. It is likely that during this period, some members of the Plouffe family migrated to these areas, contributing to the spread of the surname.

A notable figure bearing the Plouffe name was Jacques Plouffe (1647-1721), a French merchant and ship owner from the city of Rouen. He played a significant role in the trade between France and its colonies in the West Indies.

During the 18th century, the Plouffe surname crossed the Atlantic and found its way to the French colonies of North America. One of the earliest recorded Plouffes in the New World was Pierre Plouffe (1732-1811), who settled in the area that is now known as Quebec, Canada.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with the Plouffe name was Louis-Adolphe Plouffe (1849-1923), a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Quebec Legislative Assembly.

Another noteworthy figure was Marie-Ange Plouffe (1891-1984), a Canadian Catholic nun and educator who dedicated her life to teaching and founded several schools in Quebec.

Throughout history, the Plouffe surname has been associated with various occupations, including farmers, merchants, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and pursuits of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plouffe

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

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

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