Explore the Family Name Combee
The meaning of Combee
1. Scottish: shortened and altered form of McCombie. 2. Perhaps an altered form of English Cumby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Combee in the United States?
The surname Combee has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Combee was the 43,157th most popular name, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 40,745th spot, seeing a proportional increase of 5.88 per 100,000 people. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this time period, growing by 13.56% from 472 to 536.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #40,745 | 5.59% |
| Count | 472 | 536 | 13.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Combee
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Combee surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.34% of Combees were of White ethnicity, though this decreased slightly to 92.91% by 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the number of Combees identifying as Hispanic and Black, rising from 1.06% to 2.05% and 1.91% to 3.36%, respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.27% to 0.93%. There were no recorded Combees of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 92.91% | -2.55% |
| Black | 1.91% | 3.36% | 75.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.05% | 93.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.93% | -26.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |