Explore the Family Name Coombes
The meaning of Coombes
English (southern): variant of Coombs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coombes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coombes saw a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 20,817 in popularity, with approximately 1,179 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the ranking had marginally dropped to 21,157, despite an increase in count to about 1,241 individuals — a change of 5.26%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also saw a slight dip of 4.55%, from 0.44 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,817 | #21,157 | -1.63% |
| Count | 1,179 | 1,241 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coombes
When it comes to ethnicity, the census data reveals some interesting shifts. The majority of people with the Coombes surname identify as White, although this group experienced a small decrease of 1.08% from 2000 to 2010. Despite being a smaller portion of the overall Coombes population, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories both saw significant increases of 33.02% and 73.12%, respectively. Those who identified as having two or more ethnicities also increased by 14.63%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Black decreased slightly, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a notable drop of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.42% | 89.44% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.12% | 2.82% | 33.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.82% | 14.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.8% | 2.1% | -25% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.61% | 73.12% |
| Black | 1.27% | 1.21% | -4.72% |