Explore the Family Name Pincombe
The meaning of Pincombe
English: habitational name from a lost farm in Molland (Devon), which was named from the valley in which it stood, Pencomb, meaning ‘valley with a pen or animal enclosure’ (Old English penn + cumb).
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How common is the last name Pincombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pincombe rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,461st most popular, but by 2010, it had climbed to 85,357th, a 3.51% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, from 195 people in 2000 to 219 in 2010, reflecting a 12.31% rise. However, the proportion of Pincombes per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #85,357 | 3.51% |
| Count | 195 | 219 | 12.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pincombe
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people named Pincombe identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 92.82% to 91.32%. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (5.02%) began identifying as belonging to two or more races. Other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation within the Pincombe surname population for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 91.32% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |