Explore the Family Name Linscomb
The meaning of Linscomb
English: habitational name possibly from any of the three places in Devon called Lincombe, named in Old English with līn ‘flax’ or lind ‘lime tree’ + cumb ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Linscomb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linscomb has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,299th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 47,272nd, marking an 11.31% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 364 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, a rise of 23.35%. This growth is further emphasized by the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #47,272 | 11.31% |
| Count | 364 | 449 | 23.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linscomb
In terms of ethnicity, as the Decennial U.S. Census details, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Linscomb who identify as White decreased by 5.52%, moving from 68.13% in 2000 to 64.37% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase, from 27.20% in 2000 to 28.06% in 2010. During this time frame, there was also a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, a jump of 25.50%. Meanwhile, for the first time in 2010, a small percentage (2.90%) identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.13% | 64.37% | -5.52% |
| Black | 27.2% | 28.06% | 3.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 3.79% | 25.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |