Explore the Family Name Coombe
The meaning of Coombe
English (Devon and Cornwall): 1. topographic name from Middle English combe (Old English cumb, of Celtic origin) denoting a bowl-shaped valley, or else a habitational name from a place so named. A large number of places in southwestern England, mostly spelled Combe, are named with this word. 2. nickname from Middle English come (Old English cuma) ‘guest, stranger, newcomer’. Compare Coombs.
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How common is the last name Coombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coombe has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Coombe ranked 29390th most popular name, with a total count of 758 occurrences. By 2010 this rank had risen slightly to 29064th, with a corresponding increase in occurrences to 816, representing a growth of 7.65%. Notably, the proportion of individuals carrying the Coombe surname per 100k remained constant at 0.28 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #29,064 | 1.11% |
| Count | 758 | 816 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coombe
When looking at the ethnic identity linked to the surname Coombe as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see a predominantly white representation. In 2000, 97.23% of those with the surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 96.57% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity was Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.92% in 2000, reducing slightly to 0.86% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 at 1.84%. The Hispanic representation dropped entirely from 1.32% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was no recorded Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native representation for the surname Coombe during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.57% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0.86% | -6.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |