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

Comrie, 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 Comrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Comrie in America

Comrie is the 34353rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Comrie surname appeared 660 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 Comrie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Comrie 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 Comrie

The surname Comrie is of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Comrie, a village in Perthshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "cuimri," meaning "crooked."

The earliest recorded instance of the name Comrie can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage rolls and fealty swearing records from the reign of King Edward I of England. The name was likely associated with landowners or residents of the village of Comrie.

In the 16th century, the Comrie family was prominent in the area around the village of Comrie. John Comrie, born in 1545, was a notable figure who served as a local magistrate and landowner. His son, William Comrie (1570-1638), played a role in the local religious affairs of the time.

The surname Comrie also appears in historical records related to the Scottish Covenanters, a movement that played a significant role in the struggles between Presbyterians and the Scottish monarchy in the 17th century. James Comrie (1642-1708) was a prominent Scottish Covenanter minister and theologian.

In the 18th century, John Comrie (1708-1774) was a Scottish minister and author, known for his works on theology and religious subjects. His son, Walter Comrie (1742-1827), was a Scottish physician and botanist who made contributions to the study of plants native to Scotland.

Another notable figure with the surname Comrie was Alexander Comrie (1753-1837), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on the calculation of the orbits of comets and planets.

Throughout its history, the surname Comrie has maintained its Scottish roots, with many individuals bearing this name hailing from the Perthshire region and surrounding areas. The name continues to be associated with its place of origin, the village of Comrie, and carries a connection to the rich cultural heritage of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Comrie

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

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

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