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{{Infobox surname {{Infobox surname
|name=Thomas |name=Thomas
|region=], ], ], ], and ] |region=], ], ], and ]
|meaning= "son of Thomas"}} |meaning= "son of Thomas"}}
'''Thomas''' is a common ] of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] origin. '''Thomas''' is a common ] of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] origin.


It derives from the ] ], of ] origin, from ] תאומא ''t'om'a'', a ] meaning 'twin'. It was borne by one of the ], best known for his skepticism about ] (]). The th- spelling in English results from the initial letter of the name in the Greek ] being a ]. The English pronunciation as t rather than a ] is the result of ] from an early date. In Britain, the ] is widely distributed throughout the country, but especially common in ] and ]. 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 ], and in the United States; it is also used as a family name among the ] families from ], ].<ref>{{cite book |title=Dictionary of American Family Names |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=0-19-508137-4 }}</ref> It derives from the ] ], of ] origin, from ] תאומא ''t'om'a'', a ] meaning 'twin'. It was borne by one of the ], best known for his skepticism about ] (], ]). The th- spelling in English results from the initial letter of the name in the Greek ] being a ]. The English pronunciation as t rather than a ] is the result of ] from an early date. In Britain, the ] is widely distributed throughout the country, but especially common in ] and ]. 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 ], it is also used as a family name among the ] families from ], ].<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>] (9 May 1995). ]. 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>] (9 May 1995). ]. Retrieved on 4 July 2008.</ref>


In France, Thomas (pronounced {{IPA-fr|tɔmɑ|}}) is the third most widespread surname after ] and ], 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|tɔmɑ|}}) is the third most widespread surname after ] and ], 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>


== People == == People ==
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1950), Indian reconstructive surgeon *] (born 1950), Indian reconstructive surgeon
*] (born 1977), American footballer *] (born 1977), American football player
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*], former Chief Justice of Sierra Leone *], former Chief Justice of Sierra Leone
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*] (1811–1896), French opera composer *] (1811–1896), French opera composer
*] (born 1999), American football player *] (born 1999), American football player
*] (born 1990), Australian handball player *Aminta Thomas (born 1990), Australian handball player
*] (1826–1???), American politician *] (1826–1???), American politician
*] (born 1970), English cricketer *] (born 1970), English cricketer
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*] (born 1977), Indian visual artist *] (born 1977), Indian visual artist
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1994), American actress
*] (born 1974), Welsh rugby union international *] (born 1974), Welsh rugby union international
* Ashley Thomas (born 1985), English musician and actor aka ] * Ashley Thomas (born 1985), English musician and actor aka ]
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*] (born 1935), Canadian novelist and short story writer *] (born 1935), Canadian novelist and short story writer
*] (born 1964), American composer *] (born 1964), American composer
*] (1934–2021), American footballer *] (1934–2021), American football player
*] (1939–2018), Aruban Olympic fencer *] (1939–2018), Aruban Olympic fencer
*], American football player


====B==== ====B====
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*] (born 1945), Welsh Anglican Archdeacon *] (born 1945), Welsh Anglican Archdeacon
*] (1883–1966), British cartoonist *] (1883–1966), British cartoonist
* ] (1845–1918), English author
*] (1892–1968), Australian librarian *] (1892–1968), Australian librarian
*], American television writer *], American television writer
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*] (1940–2012), Wales international rugby union footballer *] (1940–2012), Wales international rugby union footballer
*] (dates unknown), 20th Century British artist *] (dates unknown), 20th Century British artist
*] (born 1967), American footballer *] (born 2002), American football player
*] (born 1967), American football player
*] (born 1969), Canadian freestyle skier *] (born 1969), Canadian freestyle skier
*] (born 1948), English rock bassist *] (born 1948), English rock bassist
*] (born 1961), American actor *] (born 1961), American actor
*] (born 1942), Australian cricketer
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (1910–2001), American baseball pitcher *] (1910–2001), American baseball pitcher
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*] (born 1982), English middle-distance runner *] (born 1982), English middle-distance runner
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1989), American footballer *] (born 1989), American football player
*] (born 1990), American softball player *] (born 1990), American softball player
*] (born 19??), British TV and film director *] (born 19??), British TV and film director
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*] (born 1960), professional American football player *] (born 1960), professional American football player
*] (born 1986), American food enthusiast and blogger *] (born 1986), American food enthusiast and blogger
*] (born 1989), British actress
*] (born 1948), United States Supreme Court justice *] (born 1948), United States Supreme Court justice
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (1929–1996), Welsh rugby union international *] (1929–1996), Welsh rugby union international
*] (born 1935), American footballer *] (born 1935), American football player
*] (born 1983), American baseball player *] (born 1983), American baseball player
*] (born 1979), American footballer *] (born 1979), American football player
*] (1896–1990), American baseball player *] (1896–1990), American baseball player
*] *]
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*] (1923–2004), American wrestler and wrestling coach *] (1923–2004), American wrestler and wrestling coach
*] (born 1987), Australian rules footballer *] (born 1987), Australian rules footballer
*] (born 1989), American footballer *] (born 1989), American football player
*] (born 1942), British actor *] (born 1942), British actor
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1986), American basketball player *] (born 1986), American basketball player
*] (born 1993), American footballer *] (born 1993), American football player
*] (born 1967), American Olympic figure skater *] (born 1967), American Olympic figure skater
*] (born 1967), American footballer *] (born 1967), American football player
*], American indoor volleyball player *], American indoor volleyball player
*] (born 1942), Welsh rugby union international *] (born 1942), Welsh rugby union international
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*] (1967–2000), US American football player *] (1967–2000), US American football player
*] (born 1991), American basketball player *] (born 1991), American basketball player
*] (born 1986), American footballer *] (born 1986), American football player
*] (born 1989), West Indian cricketer from Antigua *] (born 1989), West Indian cricketer from Antigua
*] (1946–1985), American screenwriter *] (1946–1985), American screenwriter
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*] (born 1995), English footballer *] (born 1995), English footballer
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1980), American footballer *] (born 1980), American football player
*] (born 1976), Brazilian footballer *] (born 1976), Brazilian footballer
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1983), American basketball player *] (born 1983), American basketball player
*] (born 1966), American scholar, researcher and journalist *] (born 1966), American scholar, researcher and journalist
*] (born 1969), American politician in Maine *] (born 1969), American politician in Maine
*] (born 1998), American football player *] (born 1998), American football player
*] (born 2000), American football player *] (born 2000), American football player
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====E==== ====E====
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (1945–2022), American footballer *] (1945–2022), American football player
*] (1920–2012), American physician, developer of bone marrow transplant *] (1920–2012), American physician, developer of bone marrow transplant
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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*] (born 1947), American peace activist *] (born 1947), American peace activist
*] (born 1956), British actress *] (born 1956), British actress
*] (1926&ndash;2019), American Roman Catholic bishop *] (1926–2019), American Roman Catholic bishop
*] (1876–1965), U.S. Senator from Oklahoma *] (1876–1965), U.S. Senator from Oklahoma
*], Canadian international soccer player *], Canadian international soccer player
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*] (1847–1943), French ] *] (1847–1943), French ]
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1953), American pop singer *] (1953–2024), American pop singer
*] (born 1964), French TV talk show host *] (born 1964), French TV talk show host


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*] (born 1896, date of death unknown), French World War I ] *] (born 1896, date of death unknown), French World War I ]
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1963), American footballer *] (born 1963), American football player
*], American TV journalist *], American TV journalist
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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*] (born 1973), German electronic musician *] (born 1973), German electronic musician
*] (1922–2005), American salesman *] (1922–2005), American salesman
*] (1872-1959), American soprano and composer *] (1872–1959), American soprano and composer
*] (born 1967), English football player *] (born 1967), English football player
*] (1935–2021), British ice hockey player *] (1935–2021), British ice hockey player
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*], American luthier *], American luthier
* ], Australian rules footballer
*] (born 1982), English rugby union footballer *] (born 1982), English rugby union footballer
*] (born 1957), American actress, screenwriter, author and political activist *] (born 1957), American actress, screenwriter, author and political activist
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1991), British cricketer *] (born 1991), British cricketer
*] (1913-2000), New Zealand lawyer and NZR administrator *] (1913–2000), New Zealand lawyer and NZR administrator
*] (born 1974), British (Welsh) Olympic athlete *] (born 1974), British (Welsh) Olympic athlete


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*] (1950–2018), French politician *] (1950–2018), French politician
*] *]
*] (born 1990), American footballer *] (born 1990), American football player
*] (born 1973), American fitness model and wrestler *] (born 1973), American fitness model and wrestler
*] (born 1949), British film producer *] (born 1949), British film producer
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*] (born 1984), Australian netball player *] (born 1984), Australian netball player
*], American educator *], American educator
*] (born 1957), American footballer *] (born 1957), American football player
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1990), Indian high jumper *] (born 1990), Indian high jumper
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*] (1895–1970), U.S. Congressman from New Jersey *] (1895–1970), U.S. Congressman from New Jersey
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 2000), American football player
*] (1886–1943), American baseball player *] (1886–1943), American baseball player
*] (died 1879), British woman murdered by her maid *] (died 1879), British woman murdered by her maid
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1998), American football player *] (born 1998), American football player
*] (born 2000), Canadian football player
*], an African-American photographed shielding a white man at a KKK rally *], an African-American photographed shielding a white man at a KKK rally
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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====L==== ====L====
*] (born 1990), American footballer *] (born 1990), American football player
*] (born 1970), American footballer *] (born 1970), American football player
*] (born 1988), American basketball player *] (born 1988), American basketball player
*] (born 1995), American baseball player *] (born 1995), American baseball player
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*], Welsh lawn and indoor bowler *], Welsh lawn and indoor bowler
*], American philosopher and academic *], American philosopher and academic
*] (born 1963), American footballer *] (born 1963), American football player
*], retired American brigadier general *], retired American brigadier general
*] (born 1992), Australian footballer *] (born 1992), Australian footballer
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*] (1927–2019), Indian lawyer *] (1927–2019), Indian lawyer
*], multiple people *], multiple people
* ] (born 1987), American hiker
*] (born 1942), American educator and administrator *] (born 1942), American educator and administrator
*] (1865–1924), English cricketer *] (1865–1924), English cricketer
*] (1903–1992), British physicist and applied mathematician *] (1903–1992), British physicist and applied mathematician
*] (born 1991), American footballer *] (born 1991), American football player
*] (1804–1875), American Army officer and temporary Secretary of War under Andrew Johnson *] (1804–1875), American Army officer and temporary Secretary of War under Andrew Johnson
*] (1944–2005), Panamanian-born American poet *] (1944–2005), Panamanian-born American poet
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*] (born 1981), Mexican musician and singer-songwriter *] (born 1981), Mexican musician and singer-songwriter
*] (1959–2021), American football player *] (1959–2021), American football player
*] (born 1939), Welsh cricketer (played for England) *] (born 1939), Welsh cricketer (played for England)
*], American librarian *], American librarian


====M==== ====M====
*], pseudonymous female law professor and sociopath
*] (1822-1907), American social reformer *] (1822–1907), American social reformer
*], American politician in Georgia *], American politician in Georgia
*], Canadian film and television director *], Canadian film and television director
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*] (1950–2017), American computer scientist and mathematician *] (1950–2017), American computer scientist and mathematician
*] (born 1990), Welsh rugby union footballer *] (born 1990), Welsh rugby union footballer
*] (born 1983), American footballer *] (born 1983), American football player
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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*] (1857–1935), American suffragette and educator *] (1857–1935), American suffragette and educator
*] (1987–2013), I-Kiribati Olympic weightlifter *] (1987–2013), I-Kiribati Olympic weightlifter
*] (born 2006), American basketball player
*] (born 1985), American basketball player *] (born 1985), American basketball player
*], Australian actress *], Australian actress
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*] Soldier Australian Army RAAC (Born 1997), Soldier *] Soldier Australian Army RAAC (Born 1997), Soldier
*] (born 1998), Australian curler *] (born 1998), Australian curler
*] (born 1990), American footballer *] (born 1990), American football player
*] (1824–1903), Welsh-Australian surgeon and public benefactor *] (1824–1903), Welsh-Australian surgeon and public benefactor


====N==== ====N====
*] (born 1980), Spanish singer and actor *] (born 1980), Spanish singer and actor
*] (born 1986), Danish pop singer-songwriter *] (born 1986), Danish pop singer-songwriter
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*], Welsh rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, and 1920s *], Welsh rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s, and 1920s
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (1884–1968), American socialist and six-time presidential candidate *] (1884–1968), American socialist and six-time presidential candidate
*] (born 1954), American footballer *] (born 1954), American football player
*] (Arthur Nutter Thomas) (1869–1954), Anglican Bishop of Adelaide *] (Arthur Nutter Thomas) (1869–1954), Anglican Bishop of Adelaide


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*] (born 1945), French screenwriter and film director *] (born 1945), French screenwriter and film director
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (dancer) (1922-2014) *] (dancer) (1922–2014)
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1950), Indian politician *] (born 1950), Indian politician
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*] (born 1976), American football player *] (born 1976), American football player
*] (born 1981), American dancer, martial artist, gymnast and choreographer *] (born 1981), American dancer, martial artist, gymnast and choreographer
*] (born 1974), American footballer *] (born 1974), American football player
*], Australian singer-songwriter *], Australian singer-songwriter
*], several people *], several people
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*], multiple people *], multiple people
*], several people *], several people
*] (born 2004), American football player
*], several people *], several people
*] (born 1949), American actor and sculptor *] (born 1949), American actor and sculptor
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*] (born 1947), Welsh international footballer *] (born 1947), Welsh international footballer
*] (born 1954), English priest *] (born 1954), English priest
*] (1973–2014), American footballer *] (1973–2014), American football player
*] (born 1962), French politician *] (born 1962), French politician
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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====S==== ====S====
*] (born 1939), Australian judge *] (born 1939), Australian judge
*] (born 1970), Canadian para-powerlifter
*], Cameroonian musician *], Cameroonian musician
*] (1627–1693), English nonjuring clergyman and controversialist *] (1627–1693), English nonjuring clergyman and controversialist
*] (died 1943), New York lawyer *] (died 1943), New York lawyer
*] (born 1986), Indian film producer and actress *] (born 1986), Indian film producer and actress
*] (born 1981), American footballer *] (born 1981), American football player
*] (born 1941), American politician in Mississippi *] (born 1941), American politician in Mississippi
*], multiple people *], multiple people
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*] (born 1970), American actor *] (born 1970), American actor
*] (born 1993), American boxer *] (born 1993), American boxer
*] (born 1991), American footballer *] (born 1991), American football player
*] (born 1990), American fife player *] (born 1990), American fife player
*] (born 1981), Jamaican footballer *] (born 1981), Jamaican footballer
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*] (1920–2005), radio/television actress/writer/producer *] (1920–2005), radio/television actress/writer/producer
*] (born 1963), British Olympic sprinter *] (born 1963), British Olympic sprinter
*Shyniece Thomas, birth name of American rapper ]
*] (born 1953), Welsh actress *] (born 1953), Welsh actress
*] (born 1953), American judge *] (born 1953), American judge
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*] (born 1968), British Paralympic basketball player and coach *] (born 1968), British Paralympic basketball player and coach
*] (born 1993), Canadian soccer player *] (born 1993), Canadian soccer player
*] (born 1981), American footballer *] (born 1981), American football player
*] (born 1995), American football player *] (born 1995), American football player
*] (born 1967), American competitive eater *] (born 1967), American competitive eater
*] (born 1951), American footballer *] (born 1951), American football player
*] (born 1978), American basketball player *] (born 1978), American basketball player
*] (born 1984), American football strong safety *] (born 1984), American football strong safety
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*] (born 1970/71), disgraced American sprint cyclist *] (born 1970/71), disgraced American sprint cyclist
*] (born 1985), American reality TV participant *] (born 1985), American reality TV participant
*] (born 1977), American footballer *] (born 1977), American football player
*] (born 1983), American pornographic actress *] (born 1983), American pornographic actress
*] ({{circa|1945}}–1984), American R&B and disco singer *] ({{circa|1945}}–1984), American R&B and disco singer
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*] (1937–2018), British politician *] (1937–2018), British politician
*] (born 1980), American basketball player *] (born 1980), American basketball player
*] (born 1985), American footballer *] (born 1985), American football player
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1964), Indian scientist *] (born 1964), Indian scientist
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*] (born 1985), American basketball player *] (born 1985), American basketball player
*] (born 1989), Indian actor *] (born 1989), Indian actor
*] (born 1974), American footballer *] (born 1974), American football player
*] (born 1965), American musician and actress *] (born 1965), American musician and actress
*] (1899–1983), American mathematician *] (1899–1983), American mathematician
*] (born 1984), American footballer *] (born 1984), American football player
*], multiple people *], multiple people
*] (born 1982), Wales rugby union international hooker *] (born 1982), Wales rugby union international hooker
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====V==== ====V====
*] (died 1598), English criminal
*], American scientist and inventor *], American scientist and inventor
*], Puerto Rican attorney *], Puerto Rican attorney
*] (born August 24, 1952), American R&B, jazz and soul blues singer *] (born August 24, 1952), American R&B, jazz and soul blues singer
*] (born 1990), Panamaian track and field athlete
*] (born 1945), English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s *] (born 1945), English rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s
*] English table tennis player *] English table tennis player
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==Fictional characters== ==Fictional characters==
*], character in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' * ], character in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale''
* Chad Thomas, character in the 2022 ] film '']''
*Grace Thomas, ] character, "Girl of the Year" for 2015
*], character in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' * Grace Thomas, ] character, "Girl of the Year" for 2015
* ], character in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale''
* Meg Thomas, character in the 2016 online multiplayer horror game '']'' * Meg Thomas, character in the 2016 online multiplayer horror game '']''
* Jackie Lynn Thomas, a sexy character from ]
* ], Thomas The Tiger, Thomas The Crocodile, Thomas The Piglet, and Little Thomas, five characters from ]


==See also== ==See also==
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*], American architectural firm *], American architectural firm
*] British country music band *] British country music band
*] British removal firm
*] *]
*] *]
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{{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 }}
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 11 January 2025

Thomas
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.

It derives from the medieval personal name, of Biblical origin, from Hebrew 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, 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. It is found as a personal name among Christians in India, it is also used as a family name among the Saint Thomas Christian families from Kerala, South India.

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

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

People

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  • Yann Thomas (born 1990), English rugby union footballer

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Fictional characters

See also

References

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