Cumming

Cumming Meaning & Origin

About Cumming
The surname Cumming is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Comyn," meaning "a leader" or "chief." It is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Cymry, who were early inhabitants of Scotland. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Cumming, Comyn, and Comin. The surname Cumming is often associated with noble families and has a rich history in Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cumming: 3,047
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,528
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

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

Ranking information for the surname Cumming is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 M IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəmɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cumming in Braille

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

The name Cumming in braille

How to sign the name Cumming using Sign Language

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

The name Cumming in sign language

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