Explore the Family Name Dunscombe
The meaning of Dunscombe
English: habitational name from any of the four places in Devon so named.
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How common is the last name Dunscombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dunscombe has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dunscombe was ranked as the 103,706th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 91,625th position—an increase of 11.65%. The number of individuals with the Dunscombe surname also rose in this period from 160 to 201 people, a substantial increase of 25.62%. Moreover, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population saw a growth of 16.67%—from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #91,625 | 11.65% |
| Count | 160 | 201 | 25.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunscombe
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dunscombe also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.13% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 95.02% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 20.40%, going from 5.00% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Dunscombe who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 95.02% | 2.03% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 3.98% | -20.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |