Explore the Family Name Commings
The meaning of Commings
English: variant of Cummings. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Commings in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Commings" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 61,855th most popular name, but by 2010, it had fallen to 74,375th place, representing a decrease in popularity of 20.24%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell from 303 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, a decline of 14.19%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 residents also saw a reduction of 18.18% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #74,375 | -20.24% |
| Count | 303 | 260 | -14.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Commings
When examining the ethnic identity linked to the surname "Commings", again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there are several notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 51.16% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage dropped to 46.15%, indicating a decrease of 9.79%. The percentage identifying as Black increased by 10.51% during this period, rising to 49.23% in 2010. While no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname decreased completely from 1.98% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.55% | 49.23% | 10.51% |
| White | 51.16% | 46.15% | -9.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |