Find out how popular the last name Bascombe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bascombe.

Bascombe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bascombe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bascombe in America

Bascombe is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bascombe surname appeared 453 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bascombe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bascombe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bascombe

The surname Bascombe is believed to have originated in England, particularly in the county of Wiltshire, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "basca" meaning flat hill or ridge, and "cumb" meaning a deep valley or hollow.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bascombe dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Hundred Rolls of Wiltshire as "de Bascombe." This suggests that the name was likely initially applied as a locational surname, referring to someone from the area now known as Basscombe or Bascombe in Wiltshire.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Bascumbe," "Bascombe," and "Bascumbe de Winterbourne." The latter variation indicates a connection to the village of Winterbourne in Wiltshire, where a family bearing the surname may have resided.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Bascombe was John Bascombe, who was born around 1410 in Wiltshire. Records suggest he was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

During the 16th century, the surname gained prominence through individuals like Sir William Bascombe (1520-1589), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and supported the establishment of several educational institutions.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, including those of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Richard Bascombe (1645-1718), a clergyman and author who served as the rector of Stanton St. Quintin in Wiltshire.

The 18th century saw the birth of James Bascombe (1708-1784), a renowned landscape architect and garden designer who worked on several notable estates in England, including Blenheim Palace and Stowe Landscape Gardens.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Sir Henry Bascombe (1779-1861), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament for the borough of Ludgershall in Wiltshire.

Throughout its history, the surname Bascombe has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from landowners and merchants to clergymen and military officers. While the name originated in Wiltshire, it has since spread across different regions of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bascombe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bascombe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bascombe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bascombe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bascombe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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