Explore the Family Name Stancombe
The meaning of Stancombe
English: habitational name from any of various places called Stancombe, including three in Devon, in Sherford, Harberton, and Ilsington parishes, and three in Gloucestershire, in Bisley, Winchcombe, and Stinchcombe parishes, all derived from Old English stān ‘stone, rock’ + cumb ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Stancombe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stancombe has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,466th most popular in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped to the 80,419th slot, marking a decrease of 6.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 238 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, representing a reduction of 0.84%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. fell by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #80,419 | -6.56% |
| Count | 238 | 236 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stancombe
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Stancombe identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals who identified as White declined slightly from 99.58% in 2000 to 97.88% in 2010, a change of -1.71%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.58% | 97.88% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |