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

Comalander, 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 Comalander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Comalander in America

Comalander is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Comalander surname appeared 161 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 Comalander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Comalander 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 Comalander

The surname Comalander is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cumb," meaning a small valley or hollow, and "landa," meaning land or territory. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who resided in a valley or a specific area of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1230, where a person named William Comalander is mentioned. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the early 13th century in the southwestern region of England.

In the 14th century, the Comalander family is believed to have established a presence in the county of Somerset, where they held lands and properties. Records from this period show variations in the spelling of the name, such as Commelander, Comelander, and Comalander.

A notable figure bearing the Comalander name was Sir John Comalander, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the mid-14th century. He participated in several military campaigns against the French and is mentioned in historical accounts for his bravery and loyalty to the English crown.

During the 16th century, the Comalander family expanded their influence and holdings, with several members becoming prominent landowners and merchants in the counties of Somerset and Dorset. One such individual was Thomas Comalander (1520-1589), a wealthy merchant who was involved in the wool trade and served as a magistrate in the town of Sherborne.

In the 17th century, the Comalanders continued to play a role in local affairs and politics. William Comalander (1625-1698) was a prominent lawyer and served as a member of parliament for the borough of Bridgwater during the reign of King Charles II.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Comalander (1650-1721), who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Compton Pauncefoot. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies was widely sought after, and she left behind a collection of writings documenting her practices.

Throughout the centuries, the Comalander name has been associated with various places and landmarks in southwestern England, such as Comalander Farm in the village of Chilthorne Domer and Comalander Woods near the town of Crewkerne, both in Somerset.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Comalander

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

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

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