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

Plymale, 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 Plymale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plymale in America

Plymale is the 21288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plymale surname appeared 1,231 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 Plymale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plymale 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 Plymale

The surname Plymale has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "plym" meaning "plum" and "halh" meaning "nook" or "recess," essentially referring to a plum-filled valley or a place where plum trees grew in abundance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Plymale can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by King William I in 1086. This suggests that the name was already established in certain regions of the country by the late 11th century.

The Plymale family is said to have originated in the county of Dorset, where several manors and villages bore variations of the name, such as Plymhale and Plymale. Over time, as families migrated and settled in different parts of England, the spelling of the surname evolved, leading to forms like Plymell, Plymmel, and Plymal.

Notable individuals bearing the Plymale surname include Sir John Plymale (1542-1607), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Dorset during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was William Plymale (1670-1734), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, known for his philanthropic contributions to the local community.

In the 18th century, the Plymale family gained recognition with the birth of James Plymale (1746-1823), a respected author and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and customs of the English countryside. His works were widely read and praised for their vivid depictions of rural life in that era.

Moving into the 19th century, Elizabeth Plymale (1810-1892) made her mark as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in London and actively campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women.

Throughout its long history, the Plymale surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, merchants, and professionals. While its roots can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plymale

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

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

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