UK surname
A surname derived from the Latin word "comes" meaning count or companion.
In the 1881 census there were 77 people recorded with the Comes surname, ranking it #22,617 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #22,617 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Acton, Wolstanton and Keele. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Comes is 130 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 87.0%.
1881 census count
77
Ranked #22,617
Modern count
10
2016, ranked #37,599
Peak year
1891
130 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Comes surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Comes surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 68 | #21,302 |
| 1861 | historical | 122 | #18,036 |
| 1881 | historical | 77 | #22,617 |
| 1891 | historical | 130 | #20,173 |
| 1901 | historical | 86 | #24,508 |
| 1911 | historical | 38 | #29,147 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 6 | #37,696 |
| 2000 | modern | 11 | #36,879 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 12 | #37,014 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 10 | #37,446 |
| 2010 | modern | 9 | #37,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 11 | #37,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 8 | #37,806 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 10 | #37,599 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Acton, Wolstanton, Keele, Coppenhall and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acton | Cheshire |
| 2 | Wolstanton | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Keele | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Coppenhall | Cheshire |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Comes surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Comes, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Comes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Comes household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Comes is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Comes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Comes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Comes is believed to have its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "comte," which means "count" or "earl." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or nobility in the feudal system.
The earliest known reference to the surname Comes can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Conques, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Conques Abbey in southern France, dating back to the 11th century.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Guillaume Comes, a nobleman who lived in the Auvergne region of France in the late 12th century. He was mentioned in several charters and documents related to land ownership and disputes.
Another notable individual with the surname Comes was Jean Comes, a French scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his works on logic and metaphysics, and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time.
In the 16th century, the surname Comes appeared in the records of the Inquisition in Spain, suggesting that some members of the family may have been persecuted for their religious beliefs during that period.
The name Comes also has connections to various place names in France, such as Comps (a town in the Gard department) and Commes (a commune in the Nord department). These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
Other notable figures with the surname Comes include:
1. Natalis Comes (1574-1642), an Italian scholar and mythographer known for his work on ancient mythology. 2. Juan Bautista Comes (1568-1643), a Spanish Jesuit missionary and linguist who worked in Paraguay and wrote extensively on the Guarani language. 3. François Comes (1592-1670), a French botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plants. 4. Damián Comes (1532-1594), a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who played a role in the Council of Trent. 5. Enrique Comes (1916-2009), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his abstract and geometric works.
While the surname Comes has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Comes surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cheshire leads with 52 Comes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.36x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 52 | 31.36x |
| Lancashire | 10 | 1.12x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.67x |
| Surrey | 5 | 1.37x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 1.55x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.99x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.39x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1.09x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hurleston in Cheshire leads with 29 Comes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 96666.67x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hurleston | 29 | 96666.67x |
| Stoke In Nantwich | 18 | 36000.00x |
| Enfield | 5 | 101.42x |
| Hulme | 5 | 26.87x |
| Kingston On Thames | 5 | 56.88x |
| Wettenhall | 4 | 6666.67x |
| Cheetham | 3 | 45.11x |
| Aldeburgh | 1 | 185.19x |
| Congleton | 1 | 34.97x |
| Egremont | 1 | 64.94x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 3.82x |
| Preston | 1 | 4.19x |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 34.01x |
| West Derby | 1 | 3.84x |
| Wolstanton | 1 | 12.99x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Comes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Comes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Comes households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 17 |
| Dressmaker | 3 |
| Farmers Wife | 3 |
| Bricklayers Labourer | 2 |
| Draper | 2 |
| Farmer Son | 2 |
| Joiner | 2 |
| Shop Girl | 2 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Canal Porter (...) | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Cook (DS) | 1 |
| Crack Painter | 1 |
| Dom (Serv) | 1 |
| Farm Serv (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer Of 125 Acres | 1 |
| Farmer Of 186 Acres Employing (2 Labourer & Boys) | 1 |
| Farmer Of 5 Acres | 1 |
| Farmer Of 55 Acres | 1 |
| Farmers Dau | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Son (Gra) | 1 |
| Formerly Nurse | 1 |
| G Dom (Serv) | 1 |
| Gen Lab | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| House Maid (Domestic) | 1 |
| Labs Wife | 1 |
| Master Machinest (Gun Mkr) | 1 |
| Occupied At Home | 1 |
| Retired Farmer | 1 |
| Shop Boy | 1 |
| Stockbrokers Clerk | 1 |
| Waitress | 1 |
| Wheelwright | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
| Works At Brickworks | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 77 people were recorded with the Comes surname. That placed it at #22,617 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Comes a modern rank of #37,599.
A surname derived from the Latin word "comes" meaning count or companion.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Comes bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.