Explore the Family Name Lacomb
The meaning of Lacomb
Altered form of French Lacombe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lacomb in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lacomb saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 29390, but by 2010, it had dropped to 31251, indicating a 6.33% decline. Similarly, the count of people with the surname also decreased slightly from 758 in 2000 to 742 in 2010, marking a 2.11% drop. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 10.71%, from 0.28 to 0.25 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #31,251 | -6.33% |
| Count | 758 | 742 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacomb
The ethnicity distribution among those with the surname Lacomb has seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White (94.33%) and this increased slightly to 95.96% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black was negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010, showing growth of 36.71%. There was a decrease in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.58% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010, representing a 31.65% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 95.96% | 1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.16% | 36.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.58% | 1.08% | -31.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |