Thames Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Thames ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thames Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thames family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 36
Agricultural Labourer 7
General Labourer 6
Farm Servant 3
Farmer 3
Labourer 2
Blacksmith 2
Lead Glazier 2
Servant 2
Hawker 2
Charwoman 2
House Keeper 2
Gardener 2
Iron Monger 2
Stone Mason 1
Civil Engineer 1
Servant Domestic General 1
Bear Worker 1
Butcher 1
Tailor 1
Tailoress 1
Glover Leath 1
Grocer's Assistant 1
Potters Placer 1
Nurseryman 1

Thames Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Thomas 67% 957,286
2 Thoms 67% 1,938
3 Thomes 83% 816
4 Thames 100% 786
5 Thoams 67% 515
6 Thomis 67% 167

Did you know?

The surname Thames is the 4th most popular variant of Thomas.

Search for the Thames family