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
Scholar 9,169
House Servant 2,550
Agricultural Labourer 2,455
Labourer 1,849
At Home 1,801
Farm Labourer 966
Dress Maker 874
Farm Servant 844
Collier 838
Servant 804
Coal Miner 793
Pauper 747
General Servant 691
Miner 618
Carpenter 555
Shoe Maker 500
Tailor 472
Farmers Son 465
Wife Of Above 453
House Keeper 388
Blacksmith 363
Mason 363
Annuitant 354
Wife 350
Farmer 349

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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