Explore the Family Name Luscombe
The meaning of Luscombe
English (Devon): habitational name from any of the five villages of this name in Devon or from Loscombe in Powerstock, Dorset, all probably named from Old English hlōse ‘pigsty’ + cumb ‘valley’ (see Coombe).
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How common is the last name Luscombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luscombe saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving down from 44,103rd place to 45,105th. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of people with the Luscombe surname increased by approximately 3.26%, from 460 to 475 individuals. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of about 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #45,105 | -2.27% |
| Count | 460 | 475 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luscombe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Luscombe surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.09% in 2000 to 97.05% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, moving from 1.74% to 1.89%. There were no individuals with the Luscombe surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 97.05% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.89% | 8.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |