Thomas Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Thomas Name Meaning: Is based on the fathers first name 'Son of Thomas'. Originates from the well known first name of Thomas and means Twin.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Thomas Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Thomas family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 4,383
Agricultural Labourer 4,177
Farmer 2,422
Independent 2,107
Labourer 1,753
Male Servant 1,650
Collier 915
Shoe Maker 749
Miner 632
Carpenter 577
Mason 435
Tailor 427
Pauper 341
Weaver 301
Dress Maker 287
Blacksmith 259
Smith 225
Publican 205
Mariner 201
Copper Miner 194
Joiner 180
Servant 175
Independant 168
Sawyer 161
Ag Labourer 160

Thomas Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Thomas 100% 957,286
2 Thoms 83% 1,938
3 Thomes 83% 816
4 Thames 67% 786
5 Thoams 67% 515
6 Tommis 50% 419
7 Thomis 83% 167
8 Tommiss 43% 158

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The surname Thomas is the most popular version of all its varients

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