Explore the Family Name Barcomb
The meaning of Barcomb
1. Americanized form of French Berthiaume. Compare Barkyoumb. 2. Possibly also English: habitational name from any of several places called Barcombe (in East Sussex, Devon, and Somerset), or possibly from Barkham in Berkshire. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Barcomb are descendants of Jacques Berthiaume from France (see Berthiaume). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Jacques, Marcel, Marcelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barcomb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barcomb has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked as the 21,088th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to the 20,792nd position, marking a minor growth of 1.4%. The count of people bearing the Barcomb surname also grew from 1,161 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010, representing an increase of 9.39%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.43 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,088 | #20,792 | 1.4% |
| Count | 1,161 | 1,270 | 9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barcomb
The ethnicity analysis related to the surname Barcomb, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some small shifts within a decade. The largest ethnic group associated with the Barcomb surname was White, although its percentage dropped slightly from 96.55% in 2000 to 93.62% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a sharp increase in the Hispanic representation from 0.95% to 2.60%, and Black representation rose from 0.60% to 1.42%. The percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races also increased from 1.29% to 1.50%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were negligible in 2000 but saw slight increases to 0.39% and 0.47% respectively by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 93.62% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 2.6% | 173.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.5% | 16.28% |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.42% | 136.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |