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

Cumbie, 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 Cumbie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cumbie in America

Cumbie is the 14090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cumbie surname appeared 2,134 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 Cumbie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cumbie 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 Cumbie

The surname Cumbie is believed to have originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'cumainn', meaning 'comely' or 'attractive'. The name likely referred to an individual of striking appearance or pleasing demeanor.

In its early forms, the name appeared in various spellings such as 'Cumie', 'Cumming', and 'Cuming'. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and dialect differences at the time.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name 'William Cumin' appears on these rolls, suggesting the surname's presence in Scotland during the late 13th century.

The Cumbie surname is also associated with the village of Cummingston, located in the historic county of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This place name likely contributed to the surname's evolution and regional distribution.

Notable individuals with the surname Cumbie include:

1. Alexander Cuming (c. 1690-1763), a Scottish merchant and politician who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1741 to 1743.

2. Hugh Cuming (1791-1865), a British naturalist and explorer known for his extensive collections of shells and other natural specimens from various parts of the world.

3. Roualeyn George Gordon-Cumming (1820-1866), a Scottish traveler and hunter who authored several books documenting his adventures in Africa and other regions.

4. Constance Frederica Gordon-Cumming (1837-1924), a Scottish writer and traveler, best known for her works on the South Pacific and her efforts to preserve Scottish folklore and traditions.

5. Sir William Gordon Cumming (1848-1930), a Scottish naval officer and later a Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, who played a significant role in the Boer War and World War I.

While the surname Cumbie has evolved over centuries and spread across various regions, its origins can be traced back to Scotland, where it emerged as a descriptive name reflecting an individual's attractive qualities or appearance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cumbie

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

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

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