Thomas

Used in: 3 countries

Origin: English

Inherited from Middle English Thomas, from Latin Thōmās m (as in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς m (Thōmâs), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic תאומא or תאמא (“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος m (dídumos). Used as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100). (infidel or doubter): In reference to the doubting Apostle.

Etymology: Wiktionary (CC-BY-SA)

Name Variants & Related

Thomase Derived from Thomas
Thomass Derived from Thomas
Thomaso Derived from Thomas
Thomasy Derived from Thomas
Thomasi Derived from Thomas
Thomasse Derived from Thomas
Thomasen Derived from Thomas
Thomaset Derived from Thomas
Thoma Root name
Abel English origin

Popularity by Country

Thomas

Rank #3

INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

Thomas

Rank #14

Frequency 710,696 people (263.45 per 100k)

Ethnic Distribution

White 55.53% Hispanic 1.66% Black 38.17% Asian/PI 1.63% Native Am. 1.01% Two+ 2%

U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

Thomas

Rank #161

Frequency 0.35% of population

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗

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