Explore the Family Name Slocombe
The meaning of Slocombe
English: variant of Slocum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Slocombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slocombe saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,946th most popular surname, with 232 people carrying it. By 2010, its rank slid slightly to 80,678, despite an increase in the count to 235 people. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, signifying that while the number of people with the surname increased, it did not keep pace with the growing population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #80,678 | -4.85% |
| Count | 232 | 235 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slocombe
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Slocombe surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority White heritage at 71.06% in 2010, down slightly from 71.98% in 2000. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 24.57% to 25.53%. Interestingly, the data shows that there was an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity between 2000 and 2010, moving from 0% to 2.13%. However, no Slocombe individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. It’s worth noting that the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.02% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.98% | 71.06% | -1.28% |
| Black | 24.57% | 25.53% | 3.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |