Explore the Family Name Wiscombe
The meaning of Wiscombe
English (Dorset): habitational name from Wiscombe Park in Southleigh (Devon). The placename derives from Old English wisce ‘marshy meadow’ + cumb ‘valley’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wiscombe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wiscombe has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,077th most popular surname, increasing to the rank of 52,970 in 2010, marking a marginal decline of 1.71%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 375 in 2000 to 391 in 2010, representing an increase of 4.27%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 7.14% from 0.14 to 0.13 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #52,970 | -1.71% |
| Count | 375 | 391 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiscombe
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Wiscombe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, 96.00% and 95.91% respectively identified as White, recording a minor decrease of 0.09%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase of 14.98%, going up from 2.67% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010. No changes were observed amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 95.91% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.07% | 14.98% |
| 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% |