About Plathe
The surname Plathe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plade" or "plade," meaning "flat" or "level." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in a flat or level area. Over time, the surname Plathe may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a flat or level piece of land or who worked as farmers in such areas.
The surname Plathe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Plathe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Plathe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Plathe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Plathe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.