About Coomey
The surname Coomey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Comhaidh," meaning "descendant of Comhaidh." The name itself is believed to have originated from the word "comhaidh," which translates to "helper" or "protector." As a surname, Coomey likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was the descendant of an ancestor named Comhaidh, who was known for being a helpful or protective individual.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coomey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Coomey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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