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{{Infobox surname
{{Infobox surname
|name=Thomas
|name = Thomas
|pronunciation = Plural Thomases; possessive Thomas's,<!--[[wp:POSS]] tomma sizz--> Thomases'
|region=[[Great Britain]], [[France]], [[Germany]], and [[Netherlands]]
|region = [[Great Britain]], [[France]], [[Germany]], and [[Netherlands]]
|meaning= "son of Thomas"}}
|meaning = "son of Thomas"}}
'''Thomas''' is a common [[surname]] of [[English language|English]], [[Welsh language|Welsh]], [[Irish Language|Irish]], [[Scottish Gaelic|Scottish]], [[French Language|French]], [[German Language|German]], [[Dutch Language|Dutch]], and [[Danish language|Danish]] origin.<ref>{{cite web|title=Last name: Thomas
'''Thomas''' is a common [[surname]] of [[English language|English]], [[Welsh language|Welsh]], [[Irish Language|Irish]], [[Scottish Gaelic|Scottish]], [[French Language|French]], [[German Language|German]], [[Dutch Language|Dutch]], and [[Danish language|Danish]] origin.<ref>{{cite web|title=Last name: Thomas
|url=https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Thomas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Thomas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
|url=https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Thomas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Thomas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
|url=https://www.houseofnames.com/thomas-family-crest}}</ref>
|url=https://www.houseofnames.com/thomas-family-crest}}</ref>


It derives from the [[medieval]] [[personal name]], of [[Biblical]] origin, from [[Aramaic]] תאומא ''t'om'a'', a [[byname]] meaning 'twin'. It was borne by one of the [[Thomas the Apostle|disciples of Christ]], best known for his skepticism about [[Resurrection of Christ|Christ's resurrection]] ([[Wikisource:Bible (King James)/John#20:24|John 20:24–29]]). The th- spelling in English results from the initial letter of the name in the [[Greek New Testament]] being a [[theta]]. The English pronunciation as t rather than a [[dental fricative]] is the result of [[Latin influence in English#Middle Ages|French influence]] from an early date. In Britain, the [[surname]] is widely distributed throughout the country, but especially common in [[Cornwall]] and [[Wales]]. Thomas is the ninth most common surname in the United Kingdom.<ref name="forebears">{{cite web|url=http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/thomas|website=forebears.co.uk|title=Thomas Surname Meaning, Origins & Distribution |accessdate=2018-05-03}}</ref> It is found as a personal name among [[Christians in India]], and in the United States; it is also used as a family name among the [[Saint Thomas Christian]] families from [[Kerala]], [[South India]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Dictionary of American Family Names |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=0-19-508137-4 }}</ref>
It derives from the [[medieval]] [[personal name]], of [[Biblical]] origin, from [[Aramaic]] תאומא ''t'om'a'', a [[byname]] meaning "twin". It was borne by one of the [[Thomas the Apostle|disciples of Christ]], best known for his skepticism about [[Resurrection of Christ|Christ's resurrection]] ([[Wikisource:Bible (King James)/John#20:24|John 20:24–29]]). The th- spelling in English results from the initial letter of the name in the [[Greek New Testament]] being a [[theta]]. The English pronunciation as t rather than a [[dental fricative]] is the result of [[Latin influence in English#Middle Ages|French influence]] from an early date. In Britain, the [[surname]] is widely distributed throughout the country, but especially common in [[Cornwall]] and [[Wales]]. Thomas is the ninth most common surname in the United Kingdom.<ref name="forebears">{{cite web|url=http://forebears.co.uk/surnames/thomas|website=forebears.co.uk|title=Thomas Surname Meaning, Origins & Distribution |accessdate=2018-05-03}}</ref> It is found as a personal name among [[Christians in India]], and in the United States; it is also used as a family name among the [[Saint Thomas Christian]] families from [[Kerala]], [[South India]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Dictionary of American Family Names |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=0-19-508137-4 }}</ref>


In the 1990 United States Census, Thomas was the twelfth most common surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.<ref>[[United States Census Bureau]] (9 May 1995). [[s:1990 Census Name Files dist.all.last (1-100)]]. Retrieved on 4 July 2008.</ref>
In the 1990 United States Census, Thomas was the twelfth most common surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.<ref>[[United States Census Bureau]] (9 May 1995). [[s:1990 Census Name Files dist.all.last (1-100)]]. Retrieved on 4{{nbs}}July 2008.</ref>


In France, Thomas (pronounced {{IPA-fr|tɔma|}}) is the third most widespread surname after [[Martin (name)|Martin]] and [[Bernard]], with over 100,000 people with this name.<ref name="notrefamille">{{cite web|url=http://www.notrefamille.com/v2/services-nom-de-famille/nom.asp?nom=thomas&x=0&y=0&rubrique=&page=|title=NotreFamille.com – Le Magazine des Mamans &#124; Surname Thomas in France|website=notrefamille.com|accessdate=2018-05-03|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721164018/http://www.notrefamille.com/v2/services-nom-de-famille/nom.asp?nom=thomas&x=0&y=0&rubrique=&page=|archivedate=2011-07-21}}</ref>
In France, Thomas (pronounced {{IPA-fr|tɔma|}}) is the third most widespread surname after [[Martin (name)|Martin]] and [[Bernard]], with over 100,000 people with this name.<ref name="notrefamille">{{cite web|url=http://www.notrefamille.com/v2/services-nom-de-famille/nom.asp?nom=thomas&x=0&y=0&rubrique=&page=|title=NotreFamille.com – Le Magazine des Mamans – Surname Thomas in France|website=notrefamille.com|accessdate=2018-05-03|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721164018/http://www.notrefamille.com/v2/services-nom-de-famille/nom.asp?nom=thomas&x=0&y=0&rubrique=&page=|archivedate=2011-07-21}}</ref>


== People ==
==People==


=== Surnames ===
===Surnames===
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*** [[Andy Thomas (footballer, born 1962)]], English footballer
*** [[Andy Thomas (footballer, born 1962)]], English footballer
*** [[Andy Thomas (footballer, born 1977)]], English footballer
*** [[Andy Thomas (footballer, born 1977)]], English footballer
*[[Angie Thomas]] (born 1988), American young adult author
* [[Angie Thomas]] (born 1988), American young adult author
*[[Annette Thomas]] (born 1965), American-born publishing executive
* [[Annette Thomas]] (born 1965), American-born publishing executive
* [[Anthony Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Anthony Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
** [[Anthony William Thomas]] (born 1949), Australian professor of physics at the University of Adelaide
** [[Anthony William Thomas]] (born 1949), Australian professor of physics at the University of Adelaide
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* [[Carmen Thomas]] (born 1946), German journalist, radio and television presenter, author and lecturer
* [[Carmen Thomas]] (born 1946), German journalist, radio and television presenter, author and lecturer
* [[Caroline Thomas]] (1959–2008), British international relations academic
* [[Caroline Thomas]] (1959–2008), British international relations academic
*[[Caryl Thomas]] (born 1986), Welsh rugby union player
* [[Caryl Thomas]] (born 1986), Welsh rugby union player
* [[Casey Thomas]] (born 1990), Welsh footballer
* [[Casey Thomas]] (born 1990), Welsh footballer
* [[Catherine Thomas]] (born 1963), Welsh politician
* [[Catherine Thomas]] (born 1963), Welsh politician
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* [[Edwin Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Edwin Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
** [[Edwin Stark Thomas]] (1872–1952), American judge
** [[Edwin Stark Thomas]] (1872–1952), American judge
** [[Edwin Thomas Maynard]] (1878–1961), known as Edwin Thomas, Welsh rugby union footballer
** [[Edwin Thomas Maynard]] (1878–1961), known as Edwin Thomas, Welsh rugby union footballer
** [[Edwin Thomas (rugby league)]], rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, and 1930s
** [[Edwin Thomas (rugby league)]], rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, and 1930s
* [[E.J. Thomas]] American politician in Ohio
* [[E.J. Thomas]] American politician in Ohio
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* [[Ellen Thomas]] (born 1947), American peace activist
* [[Ellen Thomas]] (born 1947), American peace activist
* [[Ellen Thomas]] (born 1956), British actress
* [[Ellen Thomas]] (born 1956), British actress
* [[Elliot Griffin Thomas]] (1926&ndash;2019), American Roman Catholic bishop
* [[Elliot Griffin Thomas]] (1926–2019), American Roman Catholic bishop
* [[Elmer Thomas]] (1876–1965), U.S. Senator from Oklahoma
* [[Elmer Thomas]] (1876–1965), U.S. Senator from Oklahoma
* [[Elvis Thomas (footballer, born 1972)|Elvis Thomas]], Canadian international soccer player
* [[Elvis Thomas (footballer, born 1972)|Elvis Thomas]], Canadian international soccer player
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** [[John Thomas (Australian cricketer)]] (1852–1915), cricketer for Tasmania
** [[John Thomas (Australian cricketer)]] (1852–1915), cricketer for Tasmania
** [[John Thomas (VC)]] (1886–1954), English soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross
** [[John Thomas (VC)]] (1886–1954), English soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross
** [[John Meurig Thomas]] (born 1932), Welsh chemist
** [[John Meurig Thomas]] (born 1932), Welsh chemist
** [[John H. Thomas]], American clergyman, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ
** [[John H. Thomas]], American clergyman, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ
* [[Jomo Thomas]] (born 1974), American businessman, attorney and author
* [[Jomo Thomas]] (born 1974), American businessman, attorney and author
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* [[Jose Thomas]], Indian film director
* [[Jose Thomas]], Indian film director
* [[Joseph Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Joseph Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
** [[Joseph Thomas (surveyor)]] (1803-?), chief surveyor sent by Canterbury Association to Canterbury, New Zealand
** [[Joseph Thomas (surveyor)]] (1803–?), chief surveyor sent by Canterbury Association to Canterbury, New Zealand
** Joseph Lewis Thomas (born 1972), American R&B singer and record producer known as [[Joe (singer)|Joe]]
** Joseph Lewis Thomas (born 1972), American R&B singer and record producer known as [[Joe (singer)|Joe]]
** [[Joseph T. Thomas]] (born 1973), Australian Muslim-convert convicted under anti-terrorism laws; overturned on appeal
** [[Joseph T. Thomas]] (born 1973), Australian Muslim-convert convicted under anti-terrorism laws; overturned on appeal
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====K====

* [[Kadell Thomas]] (born 1996), Canadian soccer player
* [[Kadell Thomas]] (born 1996), Canadian soccer player
* [[Karen P. Thomas]] (born 1957), American composer
* [[Karen P. Thomas]] (born 1957), American composer
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** [[Marcus Thomas (running back)]] (born 1984), American footballer
** [[Marcus Thomas (running back)]] (born 1984), American footballer
** [[Marcus Thomas (actor)]], Belgian-born American film actor
** [[Marcus Thomas (actor)]], Belgian-born American film actor
*[[Margaret Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Margaret Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
** [[Margaret Thomas]] (1842–1929), British-born Australian travel writer, poet and artist
** [[Margaret Thomas]] (1842–1929), British-born Australian travel writer, poet and artist
**[[Margaret Thomas (hymnwriter)]] (born 1779), Welsh hymnwriter
** [[Margaret Thomas (hymnwriter)]] (born 1779), Welsh hymnwriter
**[[Margaret Thomas (painter)]] (1916–2016), British artist
** [[Margaret Thomas (painter)]] (1916–2016), British artist
**[[Margaret Thomas (sport shooter)]] (born 1953), British sport shooter
** [[Margaret Thomas (sport shooter)]] (born 1953), British sport shooter
* [[Marjorie Thomas]] (1923–2008), English opera and oratorio singer
* [[Marjorie Thomas]] (1923–2008), English opera and oratorio singer
* [[Mark Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Mark Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
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* [[Tavierre Thomas]] (born 1996), American football player
* [[Tavierre Thomas]] (born 1996), American football player
* [[Ted Thomas (disambiguation)|Ted and Teddy Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
* [[Ted Thomas (disambiguation)|Ted and Teddy Thomas (disambiguation)]], multiple people
**[[Ted Thomas (judge)]] (born 1934), New Zealand jurist
** [[Ted Thomas (judge)]] (born 1934), New Zealand jurist
**[[Ted Thomas Sr.]] (born 1935), American cleric
** [[Ted Thomas Sr.]] (born 1935), American cleric
**[[Ted Thomas (footballer, born 1898)]] (1898–1965), Australian rules football player at the Melbourne Football Club
** [[Ted Thomas (footballer, born 1898)]] (1898–1965), Australian rules football player at the Melbourne Football Club
**[[Ted Thomas (footballer, born 1922)]] (1922–1996), Australian rules football player at the North Melbourne Football Club
** [[Ted Thomas (footballer, born 1922)]] (1922–1996), Australian rules football player at the North Melbourne Football Club
**[[Ted Thomas (priest)]] (born 1927), British Church of England priest
** [[Ted Thomas (priest)]] (born 1927), British Church of England priest
*** [[Teddy Thomas (rugby union)]] (born 1993), French rugby union player
*** [[Teddy Thomas (rugby union)]] (born 1993), French rugby union player
* [[Tennessee Thomas]] (born 1984), British drummer and actress
* [[Tennessee Thomas]] (born 1984), British drummer and actress
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* [[Edward Thomas (locomotive)]], a steam locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway, Wales
* [[Edward Thomas (locomotive)]], a steam locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway, Wales
* [[Evan Thomas, Radcliffe and Company]], Wales-based shipping company
* [[Evan Thomas, Radcliffe and Company]], Wales-based shipping company
* [[The Jackie Thomas Show]], an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1992 to 1993
* [[The Jackie Thomas Show]], an American [[sitcom]] 1992–1993
* [[Odd Thomas (character)]], featured in several novels by Dean Koontz
* [[Odd Thomas (character)]], featured in several novels by Dean Koontz
* [[Odd Thomas (novel)]], the first of such novels
* [[Odd Thomas (novel)]], the first of such novels
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* [[Thomason (disambiguation)]]
* [[Thomason (disambiguation)]]
* [[General Thomas (disambiguation)]]
* [[General Thomas (disambiguation)]]
*{{Intitle|Thomas}}
* {{Intitle|Thomas}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*{{cite web |url= http://www.celticfamilymaps.com/index.php?link=Thomas&q=node/2 |title= Surname Map for Smith in Britain, Ireland and Mann. |accessdate= 2010-03-01 |format= map |publisher= CelticFamilyMaps.com |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110912020346/http://www.celticfamilymaps.com/index.php?link=Thomas&q=node%2F2 |archivedate= 2011-09-12 }}
* {{cite web |url= http://www.celticfamilymaps.com/index.php?link=Thomas&q=node/2 |title= Surname Map for Smith in Britain, Ireland and Mann. |accessdate= 2010-03-01 |format= map |publisher= CelticFamilyMaps.com |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110912020346/http://www.celticfamilymaps.com/index.php?link=Thomas&q=node%2F2 |archivedate= 2011-09-12 }}
{{surname|Thomas}}
{{surname|Thomas}}


Revision as of 17:28, 2 May 2021

Thomas
PronunciationPlural Thomases; possessive Thomas's, Thomases'
Origin
Meaning"son of Thomas"
Region of originGreat Britain, France, Germany, and Netherlands

Thomas is a common surname of English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, German, Dutch, and Danish origin.[1][2]

It derives from the medieval personal name, of Biblical origin, from Aramaic תאומא t'om'a, a byname meaning "twin". It was borne by one of the disciples of Christ, best known for his skepticism about Christ's resurrection (John 20:24–29). The th- spelling in English results from the initial letter of the name in the Greek New Testament being a theta. The English pronunciation as t rather than a dental fricative is the result of French influence from an early date. In Britain, the surname is widely distributed throughout the country, but especially common in Cornwall and Wales. Thomas is the ninth most common surname in the United Kingdom.[3] It is found as a personal name among Christians in India, and in the United States; it is also used as a family name among the Saint Thomas Christian families from Kerala, South India.[4]

In the 1990 United States Census, Thomas was the twelfth most common surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.[5]

In France, Thomas (pronounced [tɔma]) is the third most widespread surname after Martin and Bernard, with over 100,000 people with this name.[6]

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References

  1. ^ "Last name: Thomas".
  2. ^ "Thomas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms".
  3. ^ "Thomas Surname Meaning, Origins & Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  4. ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4.
  5. ^ United States Census Bureau (9 May 1995). s:1990 Census Name Files dist.all.last (1-100). Retrieved on 4 July 2008.
  6. ^ "NotreFamille.com – Le Magazine des Mamans – Surname Thomas in France". notrefamille.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
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