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 13,122
Agricultural Labourer 2,258
House Servant 1,659
Coal Miner 1,628
Labourer 1,573
Dress Maker 1,067
Servant 764
Carter 718
General Servant 680
Farmer 652
House Keeper 588
Carpenter 568
Farmer's Son 557
Collier 533
Shoe Maker 519
Blacksmith 485
House Maid 477
Tailor 448
Laundress 408
Farmer's Wife 384
Wife Of Above 378
Dairy Maid 349
Farmer's Daughter 345
Farm Servant 332
Miner 298

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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