TheNameDBMacomb
PatronymicMeaning
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
Scotland and North America, particularly the United States.
Notable Bearers
Alexander Macomb (19th-century American military officer)