Tomaz Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Whether you spell it Tomaz or Thomas, the story begins in the same place. Read literally, Tomaz points to “Twin (Aramaic)”. Tomaz is listed among the recognised spellings of Thomas. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Toma, Tomas and Tomaso.

Spain's INE counts 87 residents with Tomaz as first surname and 57 with it as second. INSEE counts 222 people born in France with the Tomaz surname between 1891 and 2000; the busiest decade was 1971–1980.

Looking for a Tomaz coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Get the complete Tomaz report, with a museum-style coat of arms.