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

Komis, 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 Komis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Komis in America

Komis is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Komis surname appeared 175 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 Komis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Komis 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 Komis

The surname KOMIS is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia and later became part of Prussia and Germany. The name is thought to be derived from the Polish word "komis," meaning a commissioner or a person in charge of overseeing certain affairs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname KOMIS can be found in a manuscript from 1487, which mentions a certain Jan KOMIS, a local official in the town of Wrocław (formerly Breslau). This suggests that the name was associated with individuals holding administrative positions or responsibilities within local communities.

In the 16th century, the KOMIS surname appeared in various historical records from the Silesian region, such as tax registers and land ownership documents. One notable figure from this period was Bartłomiej KOMIS (born c. 1520), who was a merchant and landowner in the town of Opole.

As the KOMIS family spread across different parts of Poland and neighboring regions, the spelling of the name underwent minor variations. For instance, in some records from the 17th century, the name was written as "Kommis" or "Kommiß."

During the 18th century, the KOMIS name gained more prominence, with several individuals making notable contributions in various fields. Michał KOMIS (1725-1798) was a prominent historian and scholar who authored several works on the history of Silesia and Poland. Another individual, Jan Nepomucen KOMIS (1760-1832), was a renowned architect and urban planner responsible for designing several buildings and urban projects in Warsaw and other cities.

In the 19th century, the KOMIS surname continued to be associated with notable figures. Józef KOMIS (1818-1892) was a celebrated painter and art teacher who influenced many artists of his time. Franciszek KOMIS (1846-1918) was a distinguished lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian parliament.

Throughout its history, the KOMIS surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, politicians, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the administrative roles held by early bearers of the name, it has since become a significant part of Polish cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Komis

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

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

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