Explore the Family Name Lipscombe
The meaning of Lipscombe
English: variant of Lipscomb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lipscombe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lipscombe has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lipscombe ranked at 77,472, but fell to 89,403 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.4%. The count of individuals with the Lipscombe surname also experienced a decline from 230 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, representing a 10% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #89,403 | -15.4% |
| Count | 230 | 207 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lipscombe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Lipscombe population between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 56.52% to 46.86%, marking a fall of 17.09%. However, those who identified as Black increased from 38.26% to 50.24%, resulting in a rise of 31.31%. The percentage of people with the surname Lipscombe identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained stagnant at 0% over the decade, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races decreased to 0. Data for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was either suppressed or remained at 0 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.26% | 50.24% | 31.31% |
| White | 56.52% | 46.86% | -17.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |