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:
Person | Country of origin | Occupation / notability | Born (Y) | Died (Y) | |
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Archie McComb | United States | politician | 1885 | 1968 | |
Bert McComb | Australia | professional athlete | 1906 | 1981 | |
Billy McComb | Northern Ireland | magician and comedian | 1922 | 2006 | |
Colin McComb | United States | writer and game designer | 1970 | ||
David McComb | Australia | musician | 1962 | 1999 | |
Don McComb | United States | professional athlete | 1934 | 2018 | |
Eleazer McComb | United States | merchant | 1740 | 1798 | |
Frank McComb | United States | jazz singer | 1970 | ||
Gordon McComb | United States | basketball player | 1917 | 2007 | |
Heather McComb | United States | actress | 1977 | ||
Isaac N. McComb | United States | politician and physician | 1850 | 1938 | |
Jeremy McComb | United States | musician | 1981 | ||
United States | architect | 1763 | 1853 | ||
Kate McComb | United States | actress | 1872 | 1959 | |
Kathy and Carol McComb | United States | singers and musicians | |||
Leonard McComb | United Kingdom | artist | 1930 | 2018 | |
Liz McComb | United States | singer and musician | 1952 | ||
Marshall F. McComb | United States | judge | 1894 | 1981 | |
Robert McComb | Australia | musician | BEF 1962 | ||
William McComb | United States | Confederate Brigadier General | 1828 | 1918 |
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