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

Pluas, 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 Pluas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pluas in America

Pluas is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pluas surname appeared 125 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 Pluas.

The history of the last name Pluas

The surname PLUAS originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "plau," which means "place" or "location." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived in a specific place or area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PLUAS can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that details the traditions and customs associated with the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The document mentions a certain "Petrus de Pluas" who was a merchant from the town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, located in the Basque Country.

In the 13th century, the name PLUAS appeared in several records from the Navarre region of northern Spain. One notable figure was Juan de Pluas, a nobleman and military leader who served under King Sancho VII of Navarre during the Reconquista, the struggle to reclaim territories from the Moors.

During the 14th century, the PLUAS name spread to other parts of Spain and France. In 1372, a certain Domingo Pluas was recorded as a landowner in the village of Eslida, located in the present-day Valencian Community of Spain.

In the 15th century, the PLUAS name appeared in several French records, particularly in the Basque provinces of Labourd and Soule. One notable individual was Pierre de Pluas, a wealthy merchant from the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, who played a significant role in the local economy and trade with neighboring regions.

Throughout the centuries, the PLUAS name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Pluas, Pluás, Plúas, and Pluasch. These variations reflect the linguistic influences and dialects of the different regions where the name was found.

Some notable individuals with the surname PLUAS include:

1. Miguel Pluas (1675-1738), a Spanish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Valencia.
2. Jean-Baptiste Pluas (1720-1789), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Parlement of Navarre.
3. Catalina Pluas (1810-1892), a Basque writer and poet who contributed to the preservation of Basque literature and culture.
4. Enrique Pluas y Martínez (1845-1912), a Spanish military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the construction of fortifications in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
5. Joseba Pluas (1962-present), a contemporary Basque artist and sculptor known for his abstract and minimalist works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pluas

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

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 Pluas 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.

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

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