Cummons

Cummons Meaning & Origin

About Cummons
The surname Cummons is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacComain," meaning "son of Comain." The name Comain is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "cam," which translates to "crooked" or "bent." Therefore, the surname Cummons likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a bent or crooked nose. Over time, the name evolved into Cummons and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cummons: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cummons 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 Cummons is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMNS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 M AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/cummons*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cummons in Braille

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

The name Cummons in braille

How to sign the name Cummons using Sign Language

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

The name Cummons in sign language

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