Tomas
Tomas Meaning & Origin
About Tomas
The surname Tomas is derived from the given name Thomas, which has origins in Aramaic and Greek. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the father's name. The name Thomas itself means "twin" or "one who is a twin." As a surname, Tomas is commonly found in Spanish, Portuguese, and Filipino cultures, among others. It signifies a family's connection to an ancestor named Thomas or a descendant of someone with the given name.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Tomas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Tomas: 7,673
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4623
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.6
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tomas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Tomas in Braille
Here's how to represent Tomas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Tomas using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Tomas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
