Explore the Family Name Commins
The meaning of Commins
English: variant of Cummings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Commins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Commins has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 36,276 while by 2010, it dropped to 43,811, marking a decrease of 20.77%. The count of those with the surname also decreased from 583 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, a drop of 15.61%. Likewise, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals fell from 0.22 to 0.17, a reduction of 22.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #43,811 | -20.77% |
| Count | 583 | 492 | -15.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Commins
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Commins, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 93.48% to 91.67%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the number of people identifying as two or more races (from 1.2% to 2.24%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.89% to 2.85%). However, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a decrease from 2.92% to 2.44%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 91.67% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.85% | 50.79% |
| Black | 2.92% | 2.44% | -16.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.24% | 86.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |