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

Comi, 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 Comi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Comi in America

Comi is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Comi surname appeared 294 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 Comi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Comi 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 Comi

The surname Comi is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "coma," which means "tuft" or "lock of hair." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with distinctive or unruly hair.

The earliest known record of the name Comi dates back to the 13th century in the region of Lombardy, northern Italy. In 1263, a document from the city of Monza mentions a certain "Petrus Comi," suggesting that the name was already established in the area at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Comi appears in various records and manuscripts, particularly in and around the city of Milan. In 1492, a Milanese notary named Giovanni Comi is mentioned in legal documents, indicating that the name was present among the educated classes of the time.

One notable figure bearing the Comi surname was Alessandro Comi (1460-1527), a Italian Renaissance painter from the town of Cremona. His works, which included religious frescoes and altarpieces, can be found in churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of Italy, possibly due to migration or trade. For instance, in 1578, a document from the city of Naples mentions a "Girolamo Comi," suggesting that the name had taken root in southern Italy as well.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Comi was Giacomo Comi (1580-1646), a Jesuit priest and missionary who spent many years working in India and Sri Lanka. He is known for his efforts in spreading Christianity and establishing educational institutions in these regions.

The Comi surname also has a presence in historical records from the island of Sardinia. In the 18th century, a noble family named Comi held lands and titles in the region, indicating that the name had gained prominence and status over time.

Throughout the centuries, variations in spelling and regional dialects have given rise to alternative forms of the surname, such as Commi, Comini, and Comino. Additionally, some places in Italy, particularly in the north, bear names that are similar or potentially related to the surname Comi, such as the town of Comignago in the province of Novara.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Comi

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

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

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