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Where Does The Last Name Platzek Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The surname Platzek occurs more in Germany more than any other country/territory. It can also appear as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.

How Common Is The Last Name Platzek? ^{popularity and diffusion}

The last name is the 274,373^rd most numerous surname throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 5,146,572 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 92 percent of Platzek reside; 89 percent reside in Western Europe and 89 percent reside in Germanic Europe.

The surname Platzek is most widespread in Germany, where it is held by 1,202 people, or 1 in 66,976. In Germany it is mostly found in: North Rhine-Westphalia, where 44 percent live, Bavaria, where 10 percent live and Baden-Württemberg, where 9 percent live. Without taking into account Germany it exists in 16 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 7 percent live and Austria, where 3 percent live.

Platzek Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The prevalency of Platzek has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people bearing the Platzek last name rose 1,514 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Platzek Last Name Statistics ^demography

In The United States those holding the Platzek surname are 0.62% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 53.85% being registered with the political party.

Platzek earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 12.1% more than the national average, earning $48,369 USD per year.