Explore the Family Name Balcombe
The meaning of Balcombe
English: habitational name from Balcombe in Sussex. The placename is from the Old English personal name Bealda + cumb ‘short valley’.
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How common is the last name Balcombe in the United States?
The surname 'Balcombe' saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Balcombe ranked 111,740 in popularity with a count of 146 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 108,199 with an increase of 3.17%. The number of individuals with the Balcombe surname also rose by 12.33% to 164. Similarly, the proportion per 100k population increased by 20.0% from 0.05 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #108,199 | 3.17% |
| Count | 146 | 164 | 12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Balcombe
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Balcombe', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a major percentage identified as White, although this declined slightly from 78.77% in 2000 to 75.61% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black saw a rise of 7.76%, increasing from 13.01% in 2000 to 14.02% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic showed a minor decrease from 7.53% to 7.32%. There were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor among those identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.77% | 75.61% | -4.01% |
| Black | 13.01% | 14.02% | 7.76% |
| Hispanic | 7.53% | 7.32% | -2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |