Explore the Family Name Gombos
The meaning of Gombos
Hungarian: occupational name for a wool comber, from Hungarian gomb ‘comb’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Ferenc, Bela, Erzsebet, Gabor, Geza, Miklos, Sandor.
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How common is the last name Gombos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Gombos surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 35,585, but it rose to 35,203 by 2010, marking a 1.07 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 598 to 640 during the same period, showing a 7.02 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,585 | #35,203 | 1.07% |
| Count | 598 | 640 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gombos
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Gombos surname is primarily associated with those who identify as White, though there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.82 percent to 93.59 percent, the Hispanic identity increased by 32.34 percent, moving from 2.01 percent to 2.66 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also slightly decreased by 6.72 percent. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.88 percent of Gombos identified as being of two or more races, a category that was not represented in 2000. No individuals with the Gombos surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.59% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.66% | 32.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 1.25% | -6.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |