About Tomlin
The surname Tomlin is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Thomas, which itself comes from the Aramaic name Teoma, meaning "twin." The addition of the suffix "-lin" is a diminutive form, indicating "little Thomas" or "son of Thomas." Therefore, the surname Tomlin signifies a descendant or son of Thomas, a popular given name in medieval England.
The surname Tomlin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tomlin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tomlin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tomlin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.