Tom Family Crest & Name History

Genealogists group Tom with Tomas.

What is the meaning of Tom?

Its meaning, shared with Tomas, is “Twin (Aramaic)”. According to the 2010 US Census, the Tom surname had 10,350 bearers. That is enough to place it in the top 5,000 American surnames. French birth records list 359 children named Tom between 1891 and 2000.

Is Tom the same name as Tomas?

Before spelling was fixed, Tomas was also written Tom. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Tomašek.

Does every Tom family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Tomas surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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