Explore the Family Name Challacombe

The meaning of Challacombe

English: habitational name from Challacombe in Devon.

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How common is the last name Challacombe in the United States?

The surname Challacombe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 123,314 in usage but jumped to 116,201 by 2010, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.77%. The census also showed that the count of individuals with this last name rose from 129 in 2000 to 150 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 16.28%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no noticeable change.

20002010Change
Rank#123,314#116,2015.77%
Count12915016.28%
Proportion per 100k0.050.050%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Challacombe

Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of those bearing the surname Challacombe identify as White. This group accounted for 98.45% in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 98.67% in 2010. No other significant ethnic identities were reported among those with this surname during either census year. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.

20002010Change
White98.45%98.67%0.22%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%