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

Komsa, 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 Komsa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Komsa in America

Komsa is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Komsa surname appeared 108 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 Komsa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Komsa 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 Komsa

The surname KOMSA originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "komas," which translates to "mosquito" or "gnat." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or a physical characteristic associated with these insects.

One of the earliest documented instances of the KOMSA surname can be found in the historic records of the town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan KOMSA was listed among the local traders in 1523. This record provides invaluable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that era.

As the KOMSA family lineage expanded across Poland, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Komsza, Komsha, and Komzsa. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences over time.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure bearing the KOMSA surname was Andrzej KOMSA, a respected scholar and professor of theology at the University of Krakow. Born in 1652, Andrzej KOMSA made significant contributions to the academic community and left a lasting impact on the institution.

During the 18th century, the KOMSA name gained further prominence when Marianna KOMSA, a skilled embroiderer, was commissioned to create intricate tapestries for the royal court in Warsaw. Her exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail earned her recognition among the nobility of the time.

As the 19th century dawned, the KOMSA family continued to leave their mark on various fields. One such individual was Tomasz KOMSA, a celebrated Polish painter born in 1814. His landscapes and portraits captured the essence of the Polish countryside and earned him widespread acclaim among art connoisseurs.

Another notable figure from the same era was Zofia KOMSA, a courageous revolutionary who actively participated in the November Uprising against Russian occupation in 1830-1831. Her unwavering commitment to Polish independence made her a symbol of resistance and patriotism.

In the 20th century, the KOMSA surname continued to be represented by accomplished individuals, such as Janusz KOMSA, a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Warsaw during the city's post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

While the KOMSA surname may have humble origins rooted in a connection to insects, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Polish history, contributing to various fields ranging from academia and art to revolution and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Komsa

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

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

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