Explore the Family Name Edgecombe
The meaning of Edgecombe
English (Devon): habitational name from Edgcumbe in Milton Abbot (Devon). The placename is probably derived from an Old English personal name Ecga + Old English cumb ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Edgecombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Edgecombe" saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edgecombe stood at rank 36463 with approximately 579 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 35721, representing a change of 2.03%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 8.64% to 629 people. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #35,721 | 2.03% |
| Count | 579 | 629 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgecombe
Concerning ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes in the distribution of the Edgecombe surname among different ethnicities from 2000 to 2010. While the surname was absent among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both years, it witnessed significant increases in the Hispanic population (from 1.90% to 3.18%) and those identifying with two or more races (rising from 2.94% to 3.97%). Conversely, there was a decrease in the percentage of white individuals with the Edgecombe surname, dropping from 58.38% to 52.31%. The Black community experienced an increase in the presence of the Edgecombe surname, rising from 36.10% to 40.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.38% | 52.31% | -10.4% |
| Black | 36.1% | 40.22% | 11.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 3.97% | 35.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.18% | 67.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |