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

Coomes, 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 Coomes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coomes in America

Coomes is the 12199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coomes surname appeared 2,553 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 Coomes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coomes 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 Coomes

The surname Coomes is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the southern counties of Dorset and Somerset, during the medieval period. The name is thought to derive from the Old English word "cumb," meaning a small valley or hollow, or from the place name "Combe" which shares the same root.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Combe," referring to someone from a place called Combe. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, given to people based on their place of origin or residence.

As the name evolved over time, various spellings emerged, including Coomes, Comes, Combes, and Coombes. These variations likely arose due to regional dialect differences and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 13th century, records show an individual named William Coomes holding land in Dorset, indicating that the name had become established in the region by that point.

One notable figure bearing the Coomes surname was Sir John Coomes (c. 1483 - 1562), a wealthy merchant and Sheriff of Bristol in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another prominent individual was Fortunatus Coomes (c. 1619 - 1683), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stretham in Cambridgeshire. He published several works, including a treatise on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, John Coomes (1741 - 1811) was a noted engraver and mezzotint artist who collaborated with renowned painters such as Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough.

Toward the end of the 19th century, George Coomes (1842 - 1915) made his mark as a pioneering photographer and one of the earliest members of the Royal Photographic Society in England.

Lastly, Edith Coomes (1886 - 1967) was a notable British artist and wood engraver, known for her intricate depictions of nature and rural life in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coomes

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

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

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