How common is the Macomb surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Macomb in the United States.

Are there Macomb soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 33 soldiers with the Macomb surname appear in Civil War records.

Macomb

Q: What does the surname Macomb mean?

The surname Macomb means "Son of Comb or Combe, possibly a personal name or toponym.". It is of Scottish Gaelic origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Comb or Combe, possibly a personal name or toponym.

Etymology

The 'Mac-' prefix means 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic, with Comb being a personal name of uncertain origin. It may be related to place names containing 'comb' meaning 'valley.'

About the Macomb Surname

A Scottish surname with patronymic origins, though less common than many other Mac- surnames. The name has a notable presence in American military history.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Scotland and North America, particularly the United States.

Macomb Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Macomb Surname

A.C. Macomb

Colonel

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 17th century Scotland
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

33 soldiers with the Macomb surname found in Civil War records.

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