Explore the Family Name Balcomb
The meaning of Balcomb
English (Sussex and Kent): variant of English Balcombe (see Balcom).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Balcomb in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Balcomb has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 74,398 in popularity with 242 individuals carrying it, representing a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. However, in 2010, the count dropped to 217 people, moving the rank down to 86,005, which represents a proportion of only 0.07 per 100,000. This marks a decrease in popularity by 15.6% and a drop in count by 10.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #86,005 | -15.6% |
| Count | 242 | 217 | -10.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balcomb
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Balcomb surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 90.50% in 2000 to 90.78% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a minor decrease from 4.96% to 4.61% over the same period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 2.07% to 2.76%. The data did not show any individuals with the Balcomb surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 90.78% | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 4.96% | 4.61% | -7.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.76% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |