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

Komo, 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 Komo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Komo in America

Komo is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Komo surname appeared 182 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 Komo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Komo 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 Komo

The surname KOMO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "como," which means "lake." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a lake or worked on the waters.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name KOMO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard kingdom in northern Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name may have roots in the Lombardic culture and language.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname KOMO. One such person was Giovanni KOMO, a renowned painter from Venice who lived in the 15th century. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, the KOMO family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the city of Mantua. Records from this time show that members of the family held positions of influence within the Gonzaga court and played a role in the cultural and political life of the city.

Another historical figure with the surname KOMO was Giacomo KOMO, a Jesuit priest and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his writings on theology and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe.

By the 18th century, the KOMO name had spread beyond Italy and could be found in various parts of Europe. For example, there are records of a family with this surname residing in the Alsace region of France during this time period.

One notable individual from the 19th century was Carlo KOMO, an Italian architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Milan, including the Palazzo della Ragione and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

As the surname KOMO continued to spread, it also found its way to other parts of the world, such as the Americas and Australia, through migration and immigration patterns. However, the earliest instances of the name can be traced back to its Italian roots and the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Komo

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

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

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