Commings

Commings Meaning & Origin

About Commings
The surname Commings is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Comyn," which itself originated from the Gaelic word "cuimín," meaning "gentle" or "kind." The name was first recorded in Scotland and later spread to England. Over time, variations in spelling occurred, resulting in different forms of the surname, including Commings. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed gentle or kind qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Commings is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Commings: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Commings based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M IH0 NG Z
🌐 IPA
/commings*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Commings in Braille

Here's how to represent Commings in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Commings in braille

How to sign the name Commings using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Commings using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Commings in sign language

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