Explore the Family Name Duncombe
The meaning of Duncombe
English: habitational name from any of several places so named, such as Duncombe in Donnington (Gloucestershire), Duncombe in Bilsborrow (Lancashire), Duncombe in Bishops Waltham (Hampshire), or Duncombe in Sherford (Devon), probably from Old English dūn ‘hill’ + Old English cumb ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Duncombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Duncombe has gained popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 39,444 in 2000 to 35,537 in 2010, a positive change of approximately 9.91%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname showed an increase of 20.57%, going from 525 in 2000 to 633 in 2010. This indicates that the proportion of people named Duncombe per 100,000 increased by 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #35,537 | 9.91% |
| Count | 525 | 633 | 20.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duncombe
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reflects a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Duncombe over the same time period. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (62.29%), followed by Black (31.43%). By 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black (39.02%) and a decrease in those identifying as White (53.40%). There was also a significant growth in the percentage of Duncombes identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 58.10% from 2000 to 2010. The representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races had marginal increases, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.29% | 53.4% | -14.27% |
| Black | 31.43% | 39.02% | 24.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.32% | 58.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.69% | 8.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |