There are
619
Ploetzs in the USA
Ploetz is the
36204th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ploetz

KarlPloetz

Karl Ploetz was a German historian and author known for his work 'Manual of Universal History,' which became a popular reference book.

ElisabethPloetz

Elisabeth Ploetz was a German actress known for her performances in several German films during the 1920s and 1930s.

AloisPloetz

Alois Ploetz was a German physician and eugenicist who advocated for the improvement of the human race through selective breeding.

HansPloetz

Hans Ploetz was a German footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several German clubs in the 1950s and 1960s.

IngePloetz

Inge Ploetz was a German actress known for her roles in German films and TV series during the 1970s and 1980s.

HerbertPloetz

Herbert Ploetz was a German footballer who played as a midfielder for various German clubs in the 1960s and 1970s.

RudolfPloetz

Rudolf Ploetz was a German painter and sculptor known for his abstract and expressionist artworks.

HeinzPloetz

Heinz Ploetz was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament.

SabinePloetz

Sabine Ploetz is a German singer and songwriter known for her folk and indie-pop music.

AnnaPloetz

Anna Ploetz is a German journalist and news anchor, known for her work at a major German television network.

Ploetz Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ploetz' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'plötz' or 'pflöcz,' which means a piece of land that is cleared from a forest.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ploetz' is primarily found in Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria, Saxony, and Brandenburg.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ploetz' include 'Ploetzer,' 'Ploetzner,' 'Ploetzki,' 'Ploetzi,' 'Ploez,' 'Ploets,' 'Ploetzke,' 'Ploetzeck,' 'Ploetzhof,' and 'Ploetzke.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to historical factors such as the two World Wars and subsequent political changes in Germany, there have been migrations of individuals with the surname 'Ploetz' to other countries, particularly to the United States and Australia.