About Tomlinson
The surname Tomlinson is of English origin and is derived from the personal name Thomas, meaning "twin." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Tomlinson mean "son of Thomas." It is a patronymic surname, commonly used to denote the descendants of someone named Thomas. The name has been recorded in England since the 13th century and has various spellings, including Tomlinson, Tomkinson, and Tompkinson.
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The surname Tomlinson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tomlinson 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 Tomlinson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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