Explore the Family Name Edgecomb
The meaning of Edgecomb
English: variant of Edgecombe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edgecomb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Edgecomb saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped from 20,359 to 21,393, representing a 5.08% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname grew marginally by 0.74%, from 1,214 to 1,223. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8.89% from 0.45 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,359 | #21,393 | -5.08% |
| Count | 1,214 | 1,223 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgecomb
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the composition of those bearing the Edgecomb surname. In 2010, the majority of Edgecombs identified as White (89.21%), which was slightly lower than the percentage in 2000 (90.53%). There was an increase in the percentage of Edgecombs identifying as Black, from 6.01% in 2000 to 7.11% in 2010. Individuals who identified as having two or more races also increased, going up by 43.96%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.73% to 1.55%. No Edgecombs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 89.21% | -1.46% |
| Black | 6.01% | 7.11% | 18.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.55% | -10.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.31% | 43.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |