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

Comia, 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 Comia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Comia in America

Comia is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Comia surname appeared 323 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 Comia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Comia 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 Comia

The surname COMIA has its origins in Italy, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Basilicata, specifically in the town of Colobraro. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "comitus," meaning "count" or "nobleman."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name COMIA can be found in a document dated 1387, which mentions a certain Giovanni Comia, a landowner in the area of Colobraro. This document suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name COMIA appeared in several historical records, including a tax register from the city of Matera in 1476, where a family bearing the name was listed as landowners. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence and influence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained further recognition when a nobleman named Girolamo Comia (1492-1562) became a prominent figure in the court of the Kingdom of Naples. He served as a diplomat and advisor to several kings, and his exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time.

As the name spread beyond its original region, it underwent some variations in spelling. In the 16th century, records from the city of Bari mention a merchant named Nicolo Comya, suggesting a slight alteration in the spelling of the name.

Another notable individual bearing the surname COMIA was Pietro Comia (1618-1693), a Jesuit priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His works were widely read and discussed in academic circles of the time.

In the 18th century, the name COMIA appeared in the annals of Neapolitan history with the figure of Gaetano Comia (1724-1789), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the high court of Naples.

As the centuries passed, the name COMIA continued to be found across various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, including art, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Comia

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

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

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