Explore the Family Name Mcomber
The meaning of Mcomber
Irish: variant of McComber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcomber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcomber saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 32,939 to 32,900, marking a change of 0.12 percent. The count of individuals with the Mcomber surname also increased from 656 to 697, indicating a growth of 6.25 percent. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #32,900 | 0.12% |
| Count | 656 | 697 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcomber
In terms of ethnicity, the Mcomber surname was predominantly associated with White individuals according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.27 percent of those with the Mcomber surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 94.98 percent by 2010. The percentage of Mcombers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.07 percent in 2000 to no reported instances in 2010. The prevalence of this surname among individuals of two or more races declined by 23.21 percent, while its presence in the Hispanic community saw an increase of 53.57 percent. No Mcombers reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 94.98% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.58% | 53.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.29% | -23.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |