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

Halcomb, 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 Halcomb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halcomb in America

Halcomb is the 8489th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halcomb surname appeared 3,883 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Halcomb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halcomb 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 Halcomb

The surname Halcomb originated in England, and its earliest recorded appearance dates back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "healh," meaning a nook or remote valley, and "cumb," which signifies a deep valley or hollow. It is believed to be a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from a place called Halcomb or a similar variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it appears as Halcumbe. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname Halcomb surfaced in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was spelled as Halcombe. This variation in spelling was common during that period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet firmly established.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Halcomb throughout history include John Halcomb, a yeoman farmer from Gloucestershire who lived in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership in 1589.

Another prominent figure was William Halcomb, a merchant from Bristol who lived in the 17th century. He was involved in the lucrative trade between England and the West Indies, and his name appears in several shipping records from the 1640s.

In the 18th century, Samuel Halcomb, a wealthy landowner from Wiltshire, made a significant contribution to the construction of a local church. A plaque commemorating his generosity can still be found in the church's vestibule, dated 1732.

During the same period, Mary Halcomb, born in 1745 in Oxfordshire, gained recognition as a skilled lace-maker. Her intricate lace designs were highly sought after by the gentry and nobility of the time.

In the 19th century, Thomas Halcomb, a renowned architect from Somerset, left his mark on several notable buildings in the region. His most famous work was the design of the county courthouse in Taunton, completed in 1835.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Halcomb, a name deeply rooted in the English countryside and its rich linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halcomb

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

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 Halcomb 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 Halcomb 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 Halcomb was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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