Explore the Family Name Larcombe
The meaning of Larcombe
English: habitational name from any of the three places in southwestern England called Larcombe (in Cutcombe, Somerset; Diptford, Devon; or Blackawton, Devon). The placenames derive from Old English lāwerce, lǣwerce ‘lark’ or lǣfer ‘rush, reed’ + cumb ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Larcombe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Larcombe saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 124,109th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had improved its position to 120,187th, marking a change of 3.16 percent. Additionally, there was an increase in the number of people with this surname during this period, from 128 in 2000 to 144 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 12.5 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #120,187 | 3.16% |
| Count | 128 | 144 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larcombe
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Larcombe identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 98.44 percent and 99.31 percent respectively, registering a small increase of 0.88 percent. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 99.31% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |