About Tomah
The surname Tomah is of Native American origin, specifically from the Potawatomi tribe. It is derived from the Potawatomi word "tamah," which means "to cut off" or "to sever." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at cutting or severing, or it could have been a name given to someone who had lost a limb or had a physical characteristic related to severing. Overall, the surname Tomah carries a connection to the Potawatomi tribe and its language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the individual or family bearing the name.
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The surname Tomah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tomah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Tomah is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tomah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tomah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.