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: PersonCountry of originOccupation / notabilityBorn (Y)Died (Y)Archie McCombUnited Statespolitician18851968Bert McCombAustraliaprofessional athlete19061981Billy McCombNorthern Ireland magician and comedian19222006Colin McCombUnited States writer and game designer1970David McCombAustralia musician19621999Don McCombUnited Statesprofessional athlete19342018Eleazer McCombUnited States merchant17401798Frank McCombUnited States jazz singer1970Gordon McCombUnited States basketball player19172007Heather McCombUnited States actress1977Isaac N. McCombUnited Statespolitician and physician18501938Jeremy McCombUnited States musician1981John McComb Jr. United States architect17631853Kate McCombUnited Statesactress18721959Kathy and Carol McComb United States singers and musiciansLeonard McCombUnited Kingdomartist19302018Liz McCombUnited States singer and musician1952Marshall F. McCombUnited States judge18941981Robert McCombAustraliamusicianBEF 1962William McCombUnited States Confederate Brigadier General18281918
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