Thomson
Aramaic via Old Norse/Middle English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thomson
Thomson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Tom," derived from the Middle English and Old Norse name Tom, itself a diminutive of Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic name Toma meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and England, and became widespread during the medieval period as a standard patronymic naming convention in Germanic and Norse-influenced regions.
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Etymology
Thomson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Tom," derived from the Middle English and Old Norse name Tom, itself a diminutive of Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic name Toma meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and England, and became widespread during the medieval period as a standard patronymic naming convention in Germanic and Norse-influenced regions.
Thomson currently ranks #13,694 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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