Explore the Family Name Cumberbatch
The meaning of Cumberbatch
English: habitational name from Comberbach in northern Cheshire, named with the Old English personal name Cumbra (originally a byname meaning ‘Cumbrian’) or the genitive plural of Cumbre ‘Britons’ + Old English bæce ‘stream in a valley’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cumberbatch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cumberbatch has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It rose by about 5.17% in rank, from 17,268 to 16,376. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 16.5%, from 1,509 to 1,758. This resulted in a 7.14% rise in the proportion per 100,000 people, shifting from 0.56 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,268 | #16,376 | 5.17% |
| Count | 1,509 | 1,758 | 16.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.6 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cumberbatch
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Cumberbatch surname. There was growth in the representation of those identifying as two or more races, increasing by 7.72% from 2.85% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010. The White demographic saw a similar increase of 7.67%, moving from 3.91% to 4.21%. The Hispanic representation also grew by 10.47%, from 7.16% to 7.91%. However, the Black community experienced a slight decrease in percentage by 0.86% over the decade, from 85.09% to 84.36%. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.09% | 84.36% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 7.16% | 7.91% | 10.47% |
| White | 3.91% | 4.21% | 7.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 3.07% | 7.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |