Explore the Family Name Comins
The meaning of Comins
English: variant of Cummings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Comins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Comins has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Comins was ranked 39,678 in terms of popularity and the count of people with this surname was 521. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 42,378 and the number of individuals bearing the surname also dropped slightly to 512. This marks a change of -6.8 in rank and -1.73 in count over this 10-year period. Similarly, the proportion of people named Comins per 100k also witnessed a decline of -10.53 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #42,378 | -6.8% |
| Count | 521 | 512 | -1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Comins
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Comins surname identify as White, accounting for 93.67% in 2000 and 91.21% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both these years. The percentage of Hispanics with this surname fell from 2.69% to 2.54% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the Black population carrying the Comins name, rising from 2.69% to 3.71%. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.37% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 91.21% | -2.63% |
| Black | 2.69% | 3.71% | 37.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 2.54% | -5.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |