McComb (surname) explained

McComb is a surname. According to a 2002 text, McComb is the most common derivative in Ireland of the Gaelic MacThom meaning "son of Thomas", or "son of Tom". Another, potentially interrelated origin, places McComb as a sept of Clan Mackinnon. A third potential origin is as a derivative of Malcolm.

Related surnames include McCombs, McComish, McCombe, McComas, McCombie and Macomber.

Following are a list of notable individuals sharing this surname:

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PersonCountry of originOccupation / notabilityBorn (Y)Died (Y)
Archie McCombUnited Statespolitician18851968
Bert McCombAustraliaprofessional athlete19061981
Billy McCombNorthern Ireland magician and comedian19222006
Colin McCombUnited States writer and game designer1970
David McCombAustralia musician19621999
Don McCombUnited Statesprofessional athlete19342018
Eleazer McCombUnited States merchant17401798
Frank McCombUnited States jazz singer1970
Gordon McCombUnited States basketball player19172007
Heather McCombUnited States actress1977
Isaac N. McCombUnited Statespolitician and physician18501938
Jeremy McCombUnited States musician1981
United States architect17631853
Kate McCombUnited Statesactress18721959
Kathy and Carol McComb United States singers and musicians
Leonard McCombUnited Kingdomartist19302018
Liz McCombUnited States singer and musician1952
Marshall F. McCombUnited States judge18941981
Robert McCombAustraliamusicianBEF 1962
William McCombUnited States Confederate Brigadier General18281918