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

Koomen, 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 Koomen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Koomen in America

Koomen is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Koomen surname appeared 212 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 Koomen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Koomen 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 Koomen

The surname KOOMEN is of Dutch origin, stemming from the medieval period in the Netherlands. It is believed to have its roots in the Dutch provinces of Zuid-Holland and Noord-Holland, specifically in the regions surrounding the cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

One of the earliest known references to the name KOOMEN can be traced back to the 14th century, where it appeared as "Comen" in a Dutch census record from the city of Delft. This early spelling variation suggests a connection to the Dutch word "komen," which means "to come" or "to arrive."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Dutch explorers and colonists ventured across the globe, the surname KOOMEN began to spread to other parts of the world. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of the Netherlands include Johannes Koomen, a Dutch settler who arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1688.

In the Netherlands itself, the name KOOMEN has been associated with various notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Dirk Koomen, a renowned 17th-century Dutch painter known for his still-life works featuring intricate arrangements of flowers and objects.

Another prominent bearer of the KOOMEN surname was Gerrit Koomen, a Dutch politician who served as a member of the States General (the Dutch parliament) in the late 18th century, playing a crucial role in shaping the country's policies during a period of significant political upheaval.

The name KOOMEN has also been linked to several place names in the Netherlands, particularly in the regions where it originated. For example, the village of Komenhuizen in the province of Noord-Holland is believed to have derived its name from the KOOMEN surname, suggesting a strong historical presence of the family in that area.

Other notable individuals with the KOOMEN surname include Jan Koomen, a 19th-century Dutch architect renowned for his contributions to the design of several prominent buildings in Amsterdam, and Hendrik Koomen, a 20th-century Dutch writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, nationalism, and the human condition.

Throughout its long history, the surname KOOMEN has maintained a strong association with its Dutch origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Netherlands. While the name has since spread to various parts of the world, its roots remain firmly grounded in the landscapes and communities of the Low Countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Koomen

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

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

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