Explore the Family Name Gidcumb
The meaning of Gidcumb
English: habitational name from a farm called Gitcombe, in Cornworthy (Devon). Peter de Gydiacomb’ was a tenant there in 1332. It was named for the valley (Old English cumb) in which it was situated, qualified by Gidye, a Devon surname meaning ‘mad, crazy’ and presumably borne by an early owner of the farm.
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How common is the last name Gidcumb in the United States?
The surname Gidcumb saw a slight rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,055th most common last name with 393 individuals bearing the moniker. By 2010, its rank had increased to 48,347 with an 11.2% increase in count to 437 bearers. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Gidcumb surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #48,347 | 3.41% |
| Count | 393 | 437 | 11.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gidcumb
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gidcumb also showed some minor changes between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the Gidcumb name identified as White, with percentages of 95.67 in 2000 and 95.88 in 2010. There was also a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.04% to 2.97%. However, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Furthermore, those who claimed two or more races dropped to zero by 2010 after being 1.53% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.88% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.97% | 45.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |