Explore the Family Name Combest
The meaning of Combest
Altered form of German Kombst or Gumpost, from Middle High German kumpost ‘bottled fruit or vegetables, sauerkraut’ (from Latin compositum); the term further denoted a particular tax and it is probably from this sense that the surname arose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Combest in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Combest has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 20,995 in terms of popularity, however, it dropped to a rank of 23,472 by the year 2010, marking an 11.8% decrease in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,167 in 2000 to 1,083 in 2010, representing a 7.2% decline. Likewise, the proportion of people named Combest per 100,000 individuals dropped by 13.95%, going from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,995 | #23,472 | -11.8% |
| Count | 1,167 | 1,083 | -7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Combest
The Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Combest between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant rise in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.46% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010, indicating a 134.25% increase. Similarly, there was a notable increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0.43% to 0.83% during that decade, a jump of 93.02%. On the contrary, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and those who associate with two or more races had a decrease over the years. The Caucasian population saw a minor decrease from 82.69% to 81.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.69% | 81.72% | -1.17% |
| Black | 12.51% | 11.73% | -6.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 3.42% | 134.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.85% | -13.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.83% | 93.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.46% | -40.26% |