Explore the Family Name Comes
The meaning of Comes
1. English: variant of Combs (see Coombs). 2. Italian: status name from Latin comes ‘count’. 3. Catalan: topographic name from the plural of coma ‘narrow valley, ravine’ (from Latin cumba, a word of Gaulish origin), or a habitational name from a place called Comes, of the same etymology. This surname is also found in southern France (mainly Pyrénées-Orientales). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giovanni, Angelo, Filippo, Nicola, Vito.
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How common is the last name Comes in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Comes" has seen a significant increase according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,547th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 22,346th. This change in rank represents an overall growth of 5.1%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 14.73% during the same period, growing from 1,005 in 2000 to 1,153 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Comes per 100,000 people in the U.S. population rose from 0.37 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,547 | #22,346 | 5.1% |
| Count | 1,005 | 1,153 | 14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.39 | 5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Comes
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Comes". While the majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, the percentage dropped from 82.49% to 76.93% over the decade. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising dramatically from 6.27% to 11.10%, a 77.03% change. Small changes were observed in other ethnic identities. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased slightly from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.49% | 76.93% | -6.74% |
| Hispanic | 6.27% | 11.1% | 77.03% |
| Black | 5.47% | 5.55% | 1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.52% | 15.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.09% | 2.17% | 3.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.49% | 1.73% | 16.11% |